Nair

Nair Meaning & Origin

About Nair
The surname Nair is primarily found among the Nair community in the Indian state of Kerala. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Nayaka," meaning leader or lord. Historically, the Nairs were a martial and land-owning caste, known for their military service and administrative roles in the region. The surname Nair signifies their social status and ancestral lineage within the community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nair: 7,513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,719
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.55

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🔊 Soundex
N060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/nɛr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nair in Braille

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

The name Nair in braille

How to sign the name Nair using Sign Language

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

The name Nair in sign language

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