Rathod

Rathod Meaning & Origin

About Rathod
The surname Rathod is of Indian origin and is primarily found among the Rajput community in the western state of Gujarat. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "rathika," meaning "charioteer" or "warrior." The surname Rathod signifies a lineage associated with the profession of chariot driving or a warrior clan.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rathod: 1,010
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,702
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rathod based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
R0T
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0303
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 TH AH0 D
🌐 IPA
/rathod*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('R0T', 'RTT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R330

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rathod in Braille

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

The name Rathod in braille

How to sign the name Rathod using Sign Language

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

The name Rathod in sign language

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