Surnames
The surname Karakuş
Source: TÜİK, ADNKS. The lists cover the 30 most common surnames for Türkiye and for each province.
What the surname Karakuş means
Black; bird, a feathered animal with wings
Combines kara, meaning black, with kuş, meaning bird. Karakuş is also a name used for certain large birds of prey.
What a surname means says nothing about the origins of the families who bear it.
Where is Karakuş among the most common surnames?
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. All surnames →