Sethi

Sethi Meaning & Origin

About Sethi
The surname Sethi is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Punjabi community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sreshti," meaning "chief" or "best." The Sethi surname is often associated with the Khatri caste, which historically consisted of merchants, traders, and landowners. Today, individuals with the surname Sethi can be found across various professions and regions, both in India and abroad.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sethi: 2,645
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,836
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S0
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 TH IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛθi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S0', 'ST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sethi in Braille

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

The name Sethi in braille

How to sign the name Sethi using Sign Language

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

The name Sethi in sign language

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