Pandey

Pandey Meaning & Origin

About Pandey
The surname Pandey is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people of the Brahmin caste in the northern regions of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "pandita," meaning "learned" or "scholar." The surname Pandey is often associated with individuals who have traditionally held positions as priests, scholars, or teachers in Hindu society.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pandey: 1,706
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,755
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 N D EY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ‘nˌdeΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pandey in Braille

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

The name Pandey in braille

How to sign the name Pandey using Sign Language

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

The name Pandey in sign language

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