Karow

Karow Meaning & Origin

About Karow
The surname Karow is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "kar," meaning "man" or "husband." It is believed to have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone who was strong, masculine, or a husband. Over time, the name Karow became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Karow: 757
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,767
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karow 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 Karow is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ‘roʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KR', 'KRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karow in Braille

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

The name Karow in braille

How to sign the name Karow using Sign Language

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

The name Karow in sign language

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