About Sheth
The surname Sheth is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Gujarati and Jain communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "setu," meaning bridge. The surname Sheth historically referred to a person who was responsible for the construction and maintenance of bridges or someone who lived near a bridge. Over time, the surname has become associated with the merchant and business community, as the role of a bridge builder evolved into that of a wealthy trader or moneylender. Today, individuals with the surname Sheth can be found across various professions and regions, but its historical association with commerce and trade remains significant.
The surname Sheth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheth 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 Sheth is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sheth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sheth using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.