About Santhanam
The surname Santhanam is of South Indian origin and is derived from the Tamil word "santhanam," which means "sandalwood." Sandalwood holds significant cultural and religious importance in South India, often associated with purity, fragrance, and prosperity. The surname Santhanam is commonly found among Tamil-speaking communities and is believed to have been originally used to denote individuals associated with the sandalwood trade or those who had a connection to the sandalwood industry. Over time, it has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Santhanam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Santhanam 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 Santhanam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Santhanam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Santhanam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.