Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
CARR
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
This name has several significations; Caer, Cornish-British, a city, town, a fort, a castle; Carre, French, a stout, broad-shouldered man; Cawr, Welsh, a giant.
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