Parmar

Parmar Meaning & Origin

About Parmar
The surname Parmar is of Indian origin and is primarily associated with the Rajput community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Prabhu" meaning "lord" or "master." The Parmar surname is often associated with the ancient Parmar dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day India from the 9th to the 13th century. Today, individuals with the surname Parmar can be found in various regions of India and are known for their diverse occupations and contributions to society.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Parmar: 2,912
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,931
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRMR
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 R M AA2 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑrˌmɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Parmar in Braille

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

The name Parmar in braille

How to sign the name Parmar using Sign Language

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

The name Parmar in sign language

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