Qureshi

Qureshi Meaning & Origin

About Qureshi
The surname Qureshi is primarily associated with the Muslim community, particularly those of Arab and Persian descent. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "Quraysh," which refers to the Quraysh tribe, a prominent Arab tribe in pre-Islamic Arabia. The surname Qureshi is often associated with individuals who claim descent from the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatimah and her husband Ali ibn Abi Talib. It is a common surname among Muslims in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan and India.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Qureshi: 6,966
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,035
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.36

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRX
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
QGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Q06020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UH0 R EY1 SH IY0
🌐 IPA
/kʊˈreΙͺΚƒi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Qureshi in Braille

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

The name Qureshi in braille

How to sign the name Qureshi using Sign Language

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

The name Qureshi in sign language

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