Rajput

Rajput Meaning & Origin

About Rajput
The surname Rajput is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rajaputra," which translates to "son of a king" or "prince." It is a hereditary title used by the warrior caste in India, particularly in the regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. Rajputs have a long and proud history of military service and are known for their valor, chivalry, and martial traditions. The surname Rajput signifies a noble lineage and is associated with a sense of honor and prestige within the community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rajput: 897
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,021
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RJPT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R02103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 JH AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/rajput*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RJPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R213

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rajput in Braille

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

The name Rajput in braille

How to sign the name Rajput using Sign Language

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

The name Rajput in sign language

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