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Etymology of Carías

What does the name Carías mean?

The ancient Spanish surname Carías originates in Castile, Spain. The root word correa is from the Latin corrigia meaning 'fastening', from corrigere 'to straighten', 'to correct' and as such was an occupational name for a maker or seller or belts or leather straps. From this early origin, the name grew to mean 'leather strap' or 'belt.'

Early Origins of the Carías family

The surname Carías was first found in Castile, in north central Spain.

Early History of the Carías family

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Carías Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Correa, Corea, Correas, Correaz, Coreas, Coreaz, Correass Coreazz, Coria and many more.

Early Notables of the Carías family

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Migration of the Carías family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Adrian Correa, who arrived in the Dominican Republic in 1535; Antonio Correa, who came to Mexico in 1534; Benito Correa, who came to Florida in 1563; as well as Francisco Correa, who came to Cartagena in 1534..



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