About Karnik
The surname Karnik is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Brahmin community in the western state of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "karnika," which means "ear ornament" or "earring." The surname likely originated from an ancestor who was involved in the trade or craftsmanship of making or selling earrings.
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The surname Karnik is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karnik 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 Karnik is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Karnik in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Karnik using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.