Overview
people
Sample Size
3,268
Gender Distribution
Male:
89.2%
Female:
10.8%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Gujarati
Meaning
Patel is a common surname used by both males and females in India. It originates from the Gujarati community, specifically from the state of Gujarat. The name Patel is derived from the Gujarati word 'Patidar', which means 'one who holds land'. Patels have traditionally been associated with land-owning and farming. Today, Patels can be found in various professions and have diverse occupations.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
IN
2,745 samples
89%
GB
103 samples
91%
US
70 samples
86%
ZA
44 samples
100%
UG
39 samples
90%
KE
33 samples
100%
AU
18 samples
89%
CA
17 samples
71%
AE
16 samples
100%
NP
14 samples
71%
PK
12 samples
67%
FR
11 samples
82%
RU
9 samples
100%
ZM
9 samples
100%
SA
7 samples
100%
NZ
6 samples
50%
DE
6 samples
100%
MY
5 samples
100%
NG
5 samples
100%
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