Thampi

Thampi Meaning & Origin

About Thampi
The surname Thampi is of South Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Malayalam-speaking communities of Kerala. It is derived from the title "Thampi" which was historically used to address the younger brothers of the ruling Maharajas in the region. The surname Thampi signifies a noble or princely lineage, indicating a connection to the royal families of Kerala. Today, individuals with the surname Thampi often carry a sense of pride in their heritage and ancestral ties to the aristocracy of the past.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thampi: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128,249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMP
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH AE1 M P IY0
🌐 IPA
/thampi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thampi in Braille

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

The name Thampi in braille

How to sign the name Thampi using Sign Language

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

The name Thampi in sign language

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