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Origin → Predict by Full Name

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Overview

This node uses the Namsor API to predict the country of origin based on full names provided. It supports batch processing of up to 200 names at once, making it useful for analyzing large datasets of names to infer their likely geographic origins. For example, it can be used in marketing to tailor campaigns by origin demographics or in genealogy research to identify ancestral origins.

Use Case Examples

  1. Analyzing a list of customer names to predict their countries of origin for targeted marketing.
  2. Processing employee names to understand the diversity of origins within a company.
  3. Genealogical research to infer the geographic origins of ancestors based on their full names.

Properties

Name Meaning
Names to Analyze A collection of full names to analyze for origin prediction. Supports multiple names for batch processing.
Simplify Whether to return a simplified version of the API response instead of the raw detailed data.
Request Options Settings to control request behavior such as batching, SSL validation, proxy usage, and timeout.

Output

JSON

  • originPredictions
    • ``
      * fullName - The full name that was analyzed.
      * countryOrigin - Predicted country of origin for the name.
      * confidenceScore - Confidence score of the prediction.

Dependencies

  • Namsor API key credential required for authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the API key credential is correctly configured and valid to avoid authentication errors.
  • Batch size should not exceed 200 names to prevent request failures.
  • If SSL certificate validation errors occur, consider enabling the option to ignore SSL issues, but be aware of security risks.
  • Timeout settings should be adjusted based on network conditions to avoid premature request termination.

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