Kochar

Kochar Meaning & Origin

About Kochar
The surname Kochar is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Punjabi community. It is derived from the Punjabi word "kochhar," which means "a person who works in a kitchen" or "a cook." The surname likely originated as an occupational name for individuals who were involved in culinary activities or worked as chefs. Over time, the surname Kochar has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kochar: 260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,375
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/kochar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXR', 'KKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kochar in Braille

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

The name Kochar in braille

How to sign the name Kochar using Sign Language

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

The name Kochar in sign language

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