Overview
Karas is a surname with multiple origins. In Slavic languages, it refers to crucian carp and related cyprinids. Notable people with the surname include:
Anton Karas (1906–1985), Austrian zither player and composer
Archie Karas (born 1950), Greek gambler
Beth Karas (born 1957), American attorney and TV commentator
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. Karas (born 1964), American judge
Marios Karas (born 1974), Cypriot football defender
Michael Karas (born 1952), German physical chemist
Mieczysław Karaś (1924–1977), Polish linguist
Monika Karas (born 1960s), Hungarian journalist
Othmar Karas (born 1957), Austrian politician
Tomáš Karas (born 1975), Czech rower
Viliam Karas (born 1976), Slovak lawyer
Vjekoslav Karas (1821–1858), Croatian painter
Vladimír Karas (1927–2003), Czech gymnast
Witold Karaś (born 1951), Polish footballer
Władysław Karaś (1893–1942), Polish sport shooter
See also
Karasyov
Caris (name), given name and surname
Czech-language surnames
Greek-language surnames
Polish-language surnames
Surnames
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