Carle

Origin

Carle is a British surname with variant spellings such as Carlee, O'Carle, MacCarle, and McCarle. It is of Old English origin, derived from the personal name "Carl," which means "man," "freeman," or "farmer." The surname Carle is classified as a patronymic name, meaning it was originally derived from the name of a father or ancestor.

Distribution

The Carle surname is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire. Over time, members of the Carle family have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, leading to a wider distribution of the surname.

Notable People

  • Richard Carle (1871-1941): A British-born actor and playwright who found success in the United States, particularly in Broadway plays and Hollywood films.
  • Susan Carle: A contemporary British artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings that have been exhibited in galleries across the UK.

Cultural Significance

The Carle surname has been an integral part of British heritage, with various individuals contributing to the cultural landscape through their achievements in fields such as the arts, academia, and literature. The surname's history reflects the social and historical developments of Britain over the centuries.

References

  • Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
  • Reaney, Percy H., and Wilson, Richard M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1995.

There are approximately 599 people named Carle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Carle.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alexander
  • Christopher
  • David
  • George
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Ola
  • Peter
  • Steven
  • William

Female

  • Alexandra
  • Amanda
  • Anna
  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Esther
  • Fiona
  • June
  • Lesley
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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