SHANKER
Shanker
Shanker is a surname of British origin with historical roots that date back centuries. The name Shanker derives from the Scottish and northern English town named Selkirk, which in turn has a Scottish Gaelic origin meaning "Church in the Forest". Over time, the surname Shanker has been borne by notable individuals across various fields such as politics, academia, and the arts.
The Shanker family name has been documented in records and genealogical archives, showing its spread across different regions of the United Kingdom and the broader British Isles. While the exact origin and migration patterns of the Shanker surname remain subjects of ongoing research and genealogical study, it is believed to have ties to Scotland and possibly also to regions in northern England.
The Shanker surname carries with it a sense of heritage and tradition, linking generations of individuals under a shared family name. As with many British surnames, the lineage and history of the Shanker name contribute to the rich tapestry of British familial and cultural identity.
There are approximately 265 people named Shanker in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Shanker.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amit
- Dominic
- Gurnam
- Hardeep
- Jai
- Kail
- Kailash
- Ravi
- Sukhwinder
- Surjit
- Talvinder
- Vas
- Vijay
Female
- Amrita
- Baljit
- Daljit
- Davinder
- Natasha
- Pamela
- Ritu
- Rupinder
- Satvinder
- Selina
- Uma