Dhingra

Dhingra Meaning & Origin

About Dhingra
The surname Dhingra is of Punjabi origin and is predominantly found among the Sikh community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Dhingara," which means a small drum or cymbal. The surname is often associated with individuals who were involved in playing musical instruments or belonged to a family associated with music. Over time, the surname has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dhingra: 734
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,516
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D05260
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 NG G R AH0
🌐 IPA
/dhingra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dhingra in Braille

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

The name Dhingra in braille

How to sign the name Dhingra using Sign Language

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

The name Dhingra in sign language

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