About Shango
The surname Shango is of Yoruba origin and is derived from the name of a prominent deity in the Yoruba religion. Shango is the god of thunder and lightning, associated with power, strength, and justice. The surname Shango likely originated from individuals who were either descendants of priests or devotees of the deity, or who were believed to possess qualities associated with Shango, such as bravery or leadership.
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The surname Shango is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shango 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 Shango is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shango in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shango using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.