Karas is a surname with multiple origins (from Slavic countries and Greece). 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 (born 1997), 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
See also
Karasik Karasyov