Iyengar

Iyengar Meaning & Origin

About Iyengar
The surname Iyengar is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ayya," meaning "respected" or "noble," and "Angar," meaning "embers" or "fire." It is predominantly used by the Brahmin community in South India, particularly among the Tamil and Kannada speaking people. Iyengars are followers of the Sri Vaishnavism sect of Hinduism and are known for their devotion to Lord Vishnu. The surname signifies their ancestral connection to the sacred fire rituals performed by their forefathers and their esteemed position within the community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Iyengar: 948
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,924
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Iyengar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKR
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 N G ER0
🌐 IPA
/iyengar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iyengar in Braille

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

The name Iyengar in braille

How to sign the name Iyengar using Sign Language

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

The name Iyengar in sign language

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