Katiyar

Katiyar Meaning & Origin

About Katiyar
The surname Katiyar is of Indian origin and is primarily associated with the Hindu community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kati" meaning "waist" and "Yar" meaning "caretaker" or "protector." Therefore, the surname Katiyar can be interpreted to mean "one who protects or takes care of the waist." It is a common surname among people belonging to the Kshatriya (warrior) caste in North India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Katiyar: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 T AY1 Y ER0
🌐 IPA
/katiyar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Katiyar in Braille

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

The name Katiyar in braille

How to sign the name Katiyar using Sign Language

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

The name Katiyar in sign language

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