Tariq

Tariq Meaning & Origin

About Tariq
The surname Tariq is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "tariqa," which means "path" or "way." In Islamic tradition, Tariq is also associated with the name of a famous military leader, Tariq ibn Ziyad, who led the Muslim conquest of Spain in the 8th century. As a surname, Tariq signifies someone who follows a particular path or way, and it may also indicate a connection to Islamic heritage or the historical figure Tariq ibn Ziyad.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tariq: 1,702
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,781
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA2 R IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/ˌtΙ‘Λˆrik/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tariq in Braille

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

The name Tariq in braille

How to sign the name Tariq using Sign Language

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

The name Tariq in sign language

Numerology