About Karp
The surname Karp is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "karp" meaning "carp," which is a type of fish. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who was a fisherman or involved in the fish trade. The surname Karp is relatively common among Jewish communities and can be found in various parts of the world.
The surname Karp is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karp 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 Karp is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Karp in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Karp using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.