Sandhu

Sandhu Meaning & Origin

About Sandhu
The surname Sandhu is of Punjabi origin and is predominantly found among the Sikh community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sindhu," meaning river. Sandhu is a prominent Jat clan name and signifies a connection to the land of rivers, possibly indicating ancestral ties to the Indus River region. The surname is widely spread among Punjabi communities and is associated with a proud and warrior-like heritage.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sandhu: 7,190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,900
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.44

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 N D HH UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsændhu/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sandhu in Braille

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

The name Sandhu in braille

How to sign the name Sandhu using Sign Language

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

The name Sandhu in sign language

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