About Lingam
The surname Lingam is of Tamil origin and is predominantly found among the Tamil-speaking communities in South India and Sri Lanka. Lingam is derived from the Sanskrit word "linga," which refers to the phallic symbol representing Lord Shiva in Hinduism. The Lingam surname is often associated with individuals belonging to the Shaiva sect of Hinduism and is considered a sacred and revered name within the community.
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The surname Lingam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lingam 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 Lingam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lingam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lingam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.