About Shanker
The surname Shanker is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "shankara," which means "auspicious" or "fortunate." It is a common surname among Hindus, particularly in the Brahmin community. The name Shanker is often associated with Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, who is also known as Shankara. People with the surname Shanker are believed to have a connection to Lord Shiva and are considered to be blessed or fortunate.
The surname Shanker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shanker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shanker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shanker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.