Larry Karas

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Larry Karas — laurel crowned
897K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Larry Karas is a name that combines English origins. The first name Larry is a masculine given name of English origin. Larry is a masculine given name in English, derived from Lawrence or Laurence. It can be a shortened form of those names. Larry D. Alexander, American artist/writer Larry Boone, American country singer Larry Collins, American musician, member of the rockabilly sibling duo The Collins Kids Larry Carlton (born 1948), American jazz guitarist and singer Larry Csonka, American wrestling journalist Larry David (born 1947), Emmy-winning American actor, writer, comedian, producer and film director Larry Emdur, Australian television personality Larry Feign, American cartoonist working in Hong Kong Larr. The surname Karas: Anton Karas (1906–1985), Austrian zither player and composer Archie Karas (born 1950), Greek gambler Beth Karas (born 1957), American attorney and TV commentator Danylo Karas, Ukrainian footballer Jan Karaś (born 1959), Polish footballer Jay Karas, American film and television director and producer Joe Karas, American politician Josef Karas (born 1978), Czech decathlete Joža Karas (1926–2008), Polish-born Czech-American musician Kamil Karaš (born 1991), Slovak footballer Kenneth M. Larry is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 897K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Larry reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Larry

Meaning: laurel crowned

English

Larry is a masculine given name in English, derived from Lawrence or Laurence. It can be a shortened form of those names. Larry D. Alexander, American artist/writer Larry Boone, American country singer Larry Collins, American musician, member of the rockabilly sibling duo The Collins Kids Larry Carlton (born 1948), American jazz guitarist and singer Larry Csonka, American wrestling journalist Larry David (born 1947), Emmy-winning American actor, writer, comedian, producer and film director Larry Emdur, Australian television personality Larry Feign, American cartoonist working in Hong Kong Larr.

Surname: Karas

Greek

Anton Karas (1906–1985), Austrian zither player and composer Archie Karas (born 1950), Greek gambler Beth Karas (born 1957), American attorney and TV commentator Danylo Karas, Ukrainian footballer Jan Karaś (born 1959), Polish footballer Jay Karas, American film and television director and producer Joe Karas, American politician Josef Karas (born 1978), Czech decathlete Joža Karas (1926–2008), Polish-born Czech-American musician Kamil Karaš (born 1991), Slovak footballer Kenneth M.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Larry is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Larry by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Larry Karas

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Larry Karas:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Larry?
The first name Larry originates from English. Larry is a masculine given name in English, derived from Lawrence or Laurence. It can be a shortened form of those names. Larry D. Alexander, American artist/writer Larry Boone, American country singer Larry Collins, American musician, member of the rockabilly sibling duo The Collins Kids Larry Carlton (born 1948), American jazz guitarist and singer Larry Csonka, American wrestling journalist Larry David (born 1947), Emmy-winning American actor, writer, comedian, producer and film director Larry Emdur, Australian television personality Larry Feign, American cartoonist working in Hong Kong Larr.
When was Larry most popular?
The name Larry reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Karas?
The surname Karas originates from Greek. Anton Karas (1906–1985), Austrian zither player and composer Archie Karas (born 1950), Greek gambler Beth Karas (born 1957), American attorney and TV commentator Danylo Karas, Ukrainian footballer Jan Karaś (born 1959), Polish footballer Jay Karas, American film and television director and producer Joe Karas, American politician Josef Karas (born 1978), Czech decathlete Joža Karas (1926–2008), Polish-born Czech-American musician Kamil Karaš (born 1991), Slovak footballer Kenneth M.
What are the origins of the name Larry Karas?
The name Larry Karas combines two different traditions: the first name Larry has English roots, while the surname Karas originates from Greek.
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