Carpenter (surname)
Carpenter is a surname. Its use as a forename or middle name is rare. Within the United States, it is ranked as the 231st-most common surname as of the 2010 census. The English meaning of carpenter is from the occupation of one who makes wooden objects and structures by shaping wood.
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑːrpəntər/ |
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| Origin | |
| Meaning | worker or fixer of wood, builder of wood |
| Region of origin | England, France |
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| Variant form(s) | Zimmermann, Zimmerman, Carpentier, Charpentier |
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