Names / Rao
Is Rao a first name or a last name?
Rao is a family name (last name). It is mostly a family name in India, China, Italy and the United States.
How to address someone called Rao
- India. Rao is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Rao or Dear Ms. Rao.
- China. Rao is a family name and is usually written first. Write Dear Mr. Rao or Dear Ms. Rao, or use the full name if you cannot tell which title fits.
- Italy. Rao is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Rao or Dear Ms. Rao.
- United States. Rao is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Rao or Dear Ms. Rao.
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Rao by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Rao as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (136 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 50 | 8 | 86% |
| China | 27 | 1 | 96% |
| Italy | 13 | 0 | 100% |
| United States | 12 | 0 | 100% |
| Taiwan | 7 | 0 | 100% |
| Canada | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| Australia | 3 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Rao in the United States
- As a surname: about 11,672 people in the 2010 census, rank 3,075 among US surnames.
More on this naming tradition: How Indian names work.
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