CARRIG
Carrig
Carrig is a surname of English and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "carraig," meaning rock or stony place. This surname is believed to have originated in the West of Ireland and is often associated with the counties of Galway and Mayo.
The Carrig family has a long history, with recorded instances of the surname dating back to the medieval period. The name likely originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a rocky area. Over time, various branches of the Carrig family have spread across the British Isles and beyond, with descendants establishing themselves in different regions.
Notable individuals with the surname Carrig have made contributions in various fields, including politics, business, and the arts. The name Carrig continues to be borne by many families today, maintaining a connection to its historical roots.
Across generations, the Carrig surname has retained its significance and serves as a reminder of the enduring heritage of the families that bear it.
There are approximately 105 people named Carrig in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Carrig.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brendan
- Darren
- Father
- Niall
- Ray
Female
- Anita
- Leslie
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Siobhan
Similar and related surnames
- Carig
- Cari
- Caraig
- Carie
- Carige
- Cariga
- Carri
- Caric
- Carric
- Carrick
- Carrie
- Carries
- Carrigah
- Carrigan
- Carriger
- Carrigg
- Carrigon
- Carrigy
- Carris
- Carriss
- Cartrige
- Cargy
- Carick
- Caris
- Carreg
- Carriaga
- Carriage
- Carrich
- Carrico
- Carridge
- Carrighan
- Carrigill
- Carrim
- Carrin
- Carrio
- Carrisi
- Carrit
- Carrizo
- Carry
- Curri
- Curris
- Karri
- Kerrige
- Carrion
- Corrick
- Crack
- Cragg
- Craig
- Crake
- Creagh
- Creak
- Creek
- Garg
- Garrick
- Gregg
- Grigg
- Kyriacou
- Quirk
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.