Karver

Karver Meaning & Origin

About Karver
The surname Karver is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a carver or sculptor. It is derived from the Middle English word "carver," which comes from the Old French word "carvier," meaning "to carve." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in carving or sculpting wood or stone. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Karver: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R V ER0
🌐 IPA
/karver*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karver in Braille

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

The name Karver in braille

How to sign the name Karver using Sign Language

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

The name Karver in sign language

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