About Eskandar
The surname Eskandar is of Persian origin and is derived from the given name "Iskandar," which is the Persian form of the name Alexander. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the name of an ancestor. The name Alexander itself is of Greek origin and means "defender of men." Therefore, the surname Eskandar can be interpreted to mean "descendant of Alexander" or "son of Alexander."
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The surname Eskandar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eskandar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Eskandar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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