Ketkar

Ketkar Meaning & Origin

About Ketkar
The surname Ketkar is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Brahmin community in Maharashtra, India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "ketkar," which means "astrologer" or "one who predicts the future." It is likely that the surname Ketkar was originally given to individuals who practiced astrology or were associated with the field of astrology. Today, individuals with the surname Ketkar can be found in various professions and walks of life, but the name still carries the historical association with astrology.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ketkar: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 T K AA2 R
🌐 IPA
/ketkar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ketkar in Braille

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

The name Ketkar in braille

How to sign the name Ketkar using Sign Language

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

The name Ketkar in sign language

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