How common is the Carraway surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Carraway in the United States.

Are there Carraway soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 163 soldiers with the Carraway surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Carraway mean?

The surname Carraway means "Possibly derived from 'caraway' (the spice plant) or from a place name.". It is of English/French origin.

Occupational

Meaning

Possibly derived from 'caraway' (the spice plant) or from a place name.

Etymology

May originate from the caraway plant (Carum carvi), suggesting an occupational connection to spice merchants or herbalists. Alternatively, it could derive from a Norman French place name brought to England after 1066.

About the Carraway Surname

A surname of uncertain origin that may relate to the spice trade or Norman settlement patterns. It appears more frequently in American records than in Britain.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily United States and England, with scattered presence in France.

Carraway Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Carraway Surname

Hattie Carraway

Quick Facts

Origin: English/French
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 14th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

163 soldiers with the Carraway surname found in Civil War records.

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