About Parekh
The surname Parekh is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Gujarati and Parsi communities. It is derived from the Gujarati word "parakh," which means "to test" or "to examine." The surname Parekh is often associated with individuals who were traditionally involved in professions such as jewelers, goldsmiths, or moneylenders, as their skills required a keen eye for detail and the ability to assess the quality and value of precious items.
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The surname Parekh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Parekh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Parekh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Parekh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.