Sircar

Sircar Meaning & Origin

About Sircar
The surname Sircar is of Indian origin and is commonly found among Bengali Hindus. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sarkar," meaning "ruler" or "governor." Historically, the surname was used to denote individuals who held positions of authority or were associated with administrative roles in the ancient Indian kingdoms. Over time, the surname Sircar has become a hereditary family name, passed down through generations, and is now used as a surname by many Bengali Hindu families.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sircar: 217
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S ER1 K AA2 R
🌐 IPA
/sircar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sircar in Braille

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

The name Sircar in braille

How to sign the name Sircar using Sign Language

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

The name Sircar in sign language

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