Pathak

Pathak Meaning & Origin

About Pathak
The surname Pathak is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people of the Brahmin caste in the Hindi-speaking regions of India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "pathaka," which means "one who reads or studies." It is believed that the surname Pathak was originally given to individuals who were scholars, teachers, or experts in a particular field of study. Today, individuals with the surname Pathak can be found in various professions and walks of life, but the name still carries the connotation of knowledge and learning.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pathak: 2,466
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,557
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.84

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
P0K
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0302
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH0 TH AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/pΙ™ΛˆΞΈΙ‘k/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('P0K', 'PTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pathak in Braille

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

The name Pathak in braille

How to sign the name Pathak using Sign Language

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

The name Pathak in sign language

Numerology