Shelar

Shelar Meaning & Origin

About Shelar
The surname Shelar is of Indian origin and is predominantly found in the state of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Marathi word "shelar," which means a person who works with or sells millet. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for individuals involved in the cultivation, trade, or processing of millet. Over time, it has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shelar: 237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/shelar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shelar in Braille

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

The name Shelar in braille

How to sign the name Shelar using Sign Language

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

The name Shelar in sign language

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