Ravat

Ravat is a surname of British origin, primarily found among individuals of South Asian descent living in the United Kingdom. The name is believed to be derived from the Gujarati and Urdu word 'ravat', which means 'merchant' or 'trader'. It is likely that individuals bearing the surname Ravat are descended from families involved in trade or commerce.

The Ravat surname is not as common as some other South Asian surnames, but it has been steadily used by families for generations, often passed down from father to son. Over the years, many individuals with the surname Ravat have made significant contributions to various fields, such as business, academia, and the arts.

While the exact origins and history of the Ravat surname may vary from family to family, its presence in British society reflects the diverse and multicultural nature of the country. Today, individuals with the surname Ravat can be found in various professions and industries across the United Kingdom, adding to the rich tapestry of British society.

There are approximately 936 people named Ravat in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,752nd most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Ravat.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Ahmed
  • Bhavesh
  • Ebrahim
  • Farouq
  • Ibrahim
  • Imran
  • Ismail
  • Mohammed
  • Nisar
  • Salim
  • Siddiq
  • Suleman
  • Yusuf
  • Zakir

Female

  • Aisha
  • Amina
  • Asma
  • Aysha
  • Farida
  • Fatima
  • Hajra
  • Khadija
  • Khatija
  • Mariam
  • Rizwana

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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