Tilak

Tilak Meaning & Origin

About Tilak
The surname Tilak is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people of the Marathi community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "tilaka," which refers to a mark or an auspicious symbol worn on the forehead. The surname Tilak is often associated with individuals who belong to the Brahmin caste and is also associated with the renowned Indian freedom fighter, Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tilak: 176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,197
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 L AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/tilak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tilak in Braille

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

The name Tilak in braille

How to sign the name Tilak using Sign Language

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

The name Tilak in sign language

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