Ghosh

Ghosh Meaning & Origin

About Ghosh
The surname Ghosh is primarily found in the Bengali community of India and Bangladesh. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ghosh" meaning "noise" or "sound." The surname was traditionally associated with individuals who were involved in music or other forms of performing arts. Over time, it has become a common surname among various communities and is not limited to a specific occupation or profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ghosh: 3,666
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,928
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KX
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 SH
🌐 IPA
/gɑʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ghosh in Braille

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

The name Ghosh in braille

How to sign the name Ghosh using Sign Language

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

The name Ghosh in sign language

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