Riat

Riat Meaning & Origin

About Riat
The surname Riat is of Punjabi origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rishi," meaning "sage" or "seer." It is a common surname among the Sikh community and is often associated with individuals who are believed to have descended from or are associated with the Rishi lineage. The name Riat signifies wisdom, spirituality, and a connection to ancient Indian traditions and teachings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Riat: 156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 112,568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY0 AA1 T
🌐 IPA
/riat*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Riat in Braille

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

The name Riat in braille

How to sign the name Riat using Sign Language

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

The name Riat in sign language

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