Karr Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Karr, so the heraldry linked to Kerr is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Meaning of the name

Many Karr families will find their roots under Kerr, the form most records use. In origin, the name means “Dweller by the marshy scrubland”.

Spelling and variants

Only a small detail separates the spellings: Karr has “a” where Kerr has “e”. Other spellings include Ker and Carr.

Want more than a summary? See the Karr family name pack.