About Kariya
The surname Kariya is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the words "kari" meaning "wild goose" and "ya" meaning "arrow." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who was skilled in archery or had a connection to wild geese. Another possible meaning is that it is derived from the words "ka" meaning "increase" and "riya" meaning "village." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in or was associated with a prosperous village. Overall, the surname Kariya has associations with archery, nature, and prosperity.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kariya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kariya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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