Qurashi

Qurashi Meaning & Origin

About Qurashi
The surname Qurashi is of Arabic origin and is primarily associated with the Quraysh tribe, one of the most prominent and influential tribes in pre-Islamic Arabia. The name Quraysh is derived from the Arabic word "qarasha," meaning "to gather" or "to collect." Members of the Quraysh tribe were traditionally involved in trade and held significant political and social positions. Today, the surname Qurashi is often used by individuals who trace their ancestry back to the Quraysh tribe, particularly among Muslim communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Qurashi: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRX
🗽 NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UH0 R AA1 SH IY0
🌐 IPA
/qurashi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Qurashi in Braille

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

The name Qurashi in braille

How to sign the name Qurashi using Sign Language

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

The name Qurashi in sign language

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