Makkar

Makkar Meaning & Origin

About Makkar
The surname Makkar is of Punjabi origin and is derived from the word "Makkar," which means "deer" in Punjabi. It is a common surname among the Sikh community in India. The name Makkar is often associated with qualities such as grace, agility, and beauty, symbolizing the characteristics of a deer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Makkar: 298
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,371
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/makkar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makkar in Braille

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

The name Makkar in braille

How to sign the name Makkar using Sign Language

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

The name Makkar in sign language

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