Dogra

Dogra Meaning & Origin

About Dogra
The surname Dogra is primarily found among the Dogra people of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions of Jammu and Kashmir. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Durga," which means "invincible" or "unattainable." It is believed that the Dogra community has ancestral ties to the Rajputs, a warrior caste in India, and the surname Dogra signifies their martial heritage and valor. Today, the Dogra surname is associated with the Dogra community's rich cultural and historical legacy in the region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dogra: 368
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,741
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0260
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 G R AH0
🌐 IPA
/dogra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dogra in Braille

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

The name Dogra in braille

How to sign the name Dogra using Sign Language

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

The name Dogra in sign language

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