Apte

Apte Meaning & Origin

About Apte
The surname Apte is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among people belonging to the Brahmin community in Maharashtra, India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "apt," which means "competent" or "skilled." As a surname, Apte is often associated with individuals who were known for their proficiency in a particular field or occupation, such as scholars, teachers, or priests.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Apte is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Apte: 418
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,106
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Apte based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Apte is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A130
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 P T
🌐 IPA
/apte*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Apte in Braille

Here's how to represent Apte in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Apte in braille

How to sign the name Apte using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Apte using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Apte in sign language

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