Sahoo

Sahoo Meaning & Origin

About Sahoo
The surname Sahoo is primarily found in the Indian state of Odisha and is commonly associated with the Khandayat caste. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sahu," meaning "merchant" or "trader." Historically, individuals with the surname Sahoo were involved in various business activities, including trade and commerce. Over time, the name has spread beyond its original association with the Khandayat caste and is now used by individuals from different backgrounds.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sahoo: 562
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SH
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 HH OW0
🌐 IPA
/sahoo*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sahoo in Braille

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

The name Sahoo in braille

How to sign the name Sahoo using Sign Language

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

The name Sahoo in sign language

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