CARN

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Carn

The surname Carn is of occupational origin, derived from the Old English word "carr," meaning rock or stone. It may have been a metonymic occupational name for a quarryman or stonemason. Alternatively, it could have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a rocky area.

The Carn surname is most commonly found in the southwestern region of England and has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the early medieval period. Variations of the surname include Carne, Cairn, and Cairns.

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In contemporary times, the surname Carn remains relatively rare but carries a rich history rooted in England's landscape and heritage.

There are approximately 320 people named Carn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Carn.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Christopher
David
James
Jason
John
Matthew
Michael
Nicholas
Paul
Richard
Stephen
Tony

Female

Alexandra
Anne
Jane
Janine
Joanne
Josephine
Karen
Linda
Margaret
Patricia
Rachel
Rebecca
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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