CARRIS
Carris
Origin and Meaning
Carris is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name 'Carr' meaning 'rock' or 'stony,' indicating a person who lived near a rocky area. The addition of the suffix '-is' is a common practice in forming surnames in England.
Distribution and Popularity
Carris is a relatively uncommon surname in the United Kingdom. It is most prevalent in regions with historical significance to the English language, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name has likely spread to other parts of the world through British emigration.
Notable Individuals
- John Carris: A fictional character in English literature, known for his wit and charm in various works of fiction.
- Emma Carris: An entrepreneur and philanthropist from Yorkshire, known for her contributions to local education and community development.
Variants
Variants of the surname Carris include Carr, Caris, and Cariss, among others. These variations may have developed over time through regional dialects and spelling variations.
There are approximately 35 people named Carris in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Carris.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Robert
Female
Similar and related surnames
- Carri
- Carrisi
- Cairs
- Cairy
- Cares
- Cari
- Carias
- Carie
- Carious
- Caris
- Carish
- Cariss
- Carius
- Carr
- Carras
- Carres
- Carrey
- Carric
- Carrick
- Carrie
- Carries
- Carrig
- Carrigg
- Carrim
- Carrin
- Carrins
- Carrio
- Carriss
- Carrit
- Carrizo
- Carrs
- Carrus
- Carry
- Cars
- Carys
- Coris
- Corries
- Corris
- Couris
- Curis
- Curri
- Currie
- Curries
- Curris
- Kairies
- Kairis
- Kairys
- Karis
- Karri
- Karrie
- Karris
- Kerris
- Caras
- Carre
- Carrico
- Carse
- Cary
- Crosse
- Cruise
- Cruz
- Curry
- Gorse
- Grass
- Keers
- Kraus
- Kruse
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.