Karch

Karch Meaning & Origin

About Karch
The surname Karch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "karche," meaning "cart" or "wagon." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned a cart or wagon. The name may have been given to cart drivers, cartwrights, or individuals who were associated with the transportation of goods using carts. Over time, the surname Karch has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Karch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Karch: 1,506
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,385
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Karch is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R K
🌐 IPA
/kɑrk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRX', 'KRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karch in Braille

Here's how to represent Karch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Karch in braille

How to sign the name Karch using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Karch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Karch in sign language

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