Nath

Nath Meaning & Origin

About Nath
The surname Nath is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people of Bengali and Assamese descent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "natha," which means "lord" or "protector." The surname Nath is often associated with individuals belonging to the Hindu Kayastha community, who traditionally held administrative and clerical positions. It signifies a connection to the divine and is indicative of a person's spiritual or religious beliefs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nath: 2,570
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12127
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.87

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N0
🔊 Soundex
N030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 TH
🌐 IPA
/næθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('N0', 'NT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nath in Braille

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

The name Nath in braille

How to sign the name Nath using Sign Language

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

The name Nath in sign language

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