Sikder

Sikder is a surname found in the Bengal region, including Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, and in diaspora communities around the world. The spelling Sikder is one transliteration of a Bengali surname, and it is also written as Sikdar in some families. The name is used by Bengali-speaking communities and is found across multiple religious backgrounds, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of Bengal.

Origin and usage: The precise historical origin of the surname Sikder is not clearly documented in widely available sources. In Bengal, surnames often reflect a range of influences, including linguistic practice and regional naming conventions, and Sikder is one of several names that has persisted through generations in urban as well as rural areas.

Geographic distribution: In Bangladesh, Sikder is relatively common across several districts, with concentrations in areas where Bengali naming practices have historically intersected with local communities. Among the Indian diaspora and in other countries, people bearing the name Sikder have established families and networks through migration.

Related names: Variants include Sikdar and other transliterations. See also Sikdar (surname) for related lineage and regional naming history.