Karas is a surname with multiple origins. In Slavic languages, it refers to

crucian carp The crucian carp (''Carassius carassius'') is a medium-sized member of the common carp family Cyprinidae. It occurs widely in northern European regions. Its name derives from the Low German ''karusse'' or ''karutze'', possibly from Medieval Lat ...

and related

cyprinid Cyprinidae is a family of freshwater fish commonly called the carp or minnow family. It includes the carps, the true minnows, and relatives like the barbs and barbels. Cyprinidae is the largest and most diverse fish family and the largest verte ...

s. Notable people with the surname include: *

Anton Karas Anton Karl Karas (7 July 1906 – 10 January 1985) was an Austrian zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to Carol Reed's ''The Third Man''. His association with the film came about as a result of ...

(1906–1985), Austrian zither player and composer *

Archie Karas Anargyros Nicholas Karabourniotis (Greek: Ανάργυρος Καραβουρνιώτης, born November 1, 1950), commonly known as Archie Karas, is a Greek-American gambler, high roller, poker player, and pool shark famous for the largest and ...

(born 1950), Greek gambler * Beth Karas (born 1957), American attorney and TV commentator * Jan Karaś (born 1959), Polish footballer *

Jay Karas Jay Karas is an American film and television director and producer. Career Karas's resume primarily consists of directing live telecasts and stand-up comedy specials. In recent years he moved on to directing episodic television, directing epi ...

, American film and television director and producer * Joe Karas, American politician * Josef Karas (born 1978), Czech decathlete *

Joža Karas Josef "Joža" Karas (May 3, 1926 – November 28, 2008) was a Polish-born, Czech-American musician and teacher who located and made public music composed by inmates who worked at the Nazi concentration camp Theresienstadt during World War II. He ...

(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 Michael Karas (born 1952) is a German physical chemistry scientist and Professor, known for his researches on matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI), a technique in mass spectrometry. Michael Karas studied Chemistry at the University ...

(born 1952), German physical chemist * Mieczysław Karaś (1924–1977), Polish linguist * Monika Karas (born 1960s), Hungarian journalist *

Othmar Karas Othmar Karas (born 24 December 1957) is an Austrian politician who has been serving as the First Vice-President of the European Parliament since January 2022, having been a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 1999. He is a member of the ...

(born 1957), Austrian politician * Tomáš Karas (born 1975), Czech rower *

Vjekoslav Karas Vjekoslav Karas (19 May 1821 - 5 July 1858) was a Croatian painter, considered a pioneer of a new era of Croatian painting and art in general. Life Born in Karlovac, Croatia, Karas was sent to be educated in Italy in 1838. While in Rome, he drew ...

(1821–1858), Croatian painter * Vladimír Karas (1927–2003), Czech gymnast * Witold Karaś (born 1951), Polish footballer *

Władysław Karaś Władysław Karaś (31 August 1893 – 28 May 1942) was a Polish military officer and sport shooter who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he won the bronze medal in the 50 metre rifle prone event. He was born in Kielce Kielce ...

(1893–1942), Polish sport shooter

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