About Prakash
The surname Prakash is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "prakāśa," which means "light" or "brightness." It is a common surname among people of Indian descent, particularly those belonging to the Hindu community. The name Prakash is often associated with qualities such as enlightenment, knowledge, and illumination, reflecting the significance of light in various aspects of Indian culture and spirituality.
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The surname Prakash is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prakash 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 Prakash is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Prakash in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Prakash using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.