Chugh

Chugh Meaning & Origin

About Chugh
The surname Chugh is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Punjabi community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Chugh," which means "silver." The surname is often associated with the Khatri caste, which traditionally engaged in trade and commerce. The name Chugh signifies prosperity, wealth, and purity, reflecting the historical occupation and social status of the community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chugh: 473
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chugh 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 Chugh is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
X
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH UW1
🌐 IPA
/chugh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('X', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chugh in Braille

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

The name Chugh in braille

How to sign the name Chugh using Sign Language

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

The name Chugh in sign language

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