Karas (surname)

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
 * Danylo Karas, Ukrainian footballer
 * 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