KARAS

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Surname Karas

Karas is a British surname of Slavic origin. It is believed to have originated from the Czech and Slovak word for "blackbird". The surname Karas may have originally been an occupational name for someone who caught or hunted blackbirds or possibly a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.

The Karas surname is relatively uncommon in Britain, with most bearers of the surname being of Eastern European descent. The surname may have been brought to Britain by immigrants from countries such as Czech Republic, Slovakia, or Poland.

Variants of the surname Karas may include Karash, Karasek, and Karasc. The name is sometimes Anglicised as Blackbird, reflecting the meaning of the original Czech or Slovak word.

As with many surnames, the origins and history of the surname Karas can vary depending on the specific family's background. Researching individual family histories and genealogies can provide more insight into the origins and meaning of the surname Karas among British families today.

There are approximately 206 people named Karas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Karas.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andreas
Andrew
Anthony
David
Eric
Krzysztof
Marek
Paul
Pete
Peter
Ravi
Robert
Steven
Tomasz

Female

Agnieszka
Anna
Dorota
Edyta
Joanna
Karolina
Magdalena
Malgorzata
Marta
Tracy

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