About Rao
The surname Rao is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people of the Brahmin caste in the southern regions of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Raja," meaning "king" or "ruler." The surname Rao signifies a person who holds a position of authority or is associated with royalty. It is often used as a title or honorific for individuals who have held administrative or leadership roles in the past.
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The surname Rao is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rao based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Rao in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rao using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.