About Sankar
The surname Sankar is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "shankara," which means "auspicious" or "one who brings good fortune." It is a common surname among people of Hindu and Tamil descent. The name Sankar is often associated with Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, who is also known as Shankara. People with the surname Sankar are believed to have qualities of auspiciousness, prosperity, and spiritual significance.
The surname Sankar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sankar 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 Sankar is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sankar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sankar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.