About Karn
The surname Karn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "karn," meaning "small stone" or "pebble." It is believed to have been a topographic name given to someone who lived near a small stone or rocky area. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with a tough or unyielding personality, comparing them to a stone.
The surname Karn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karn 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 Karn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Karn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Karn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.