Karu

Karu Meaning & Origin

About Karu
The surname Karu is of Estonian origin and is derived from the Estonian word "karu," meaning "bear." It is a relatively common surname in Estonia and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to bears, either through occupation, physical characteristics, or as a symbol of strength and courage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Karu: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R UW0
🌐 IPA
/karu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karu in Braille

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

The name Karu in braille

How to sign the name Karu using Sign Language

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

The name Karu in sign language

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