Katakam

Katakam Meaning & Origin

About Katakam
The surname Katakam is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among Telugu-speaking communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kataka," meaning "a small drum." The surname is believed to have originated as a name for individuals associated with playing or making musical instruments like drums. Over time, it has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Katakam: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTKM
🗽 NYSIIS
CAN
🔊 Soundex
K030205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 T AH0 K AE2 M
🌐 IPA
/katakam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTKM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Katakam in Braille

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

The name Katakam in braille

How to sign the name Katakam using Sign Language

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

The name Katakam in sign language

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