Essex

Essex Meaning & Origin

About Essex
The name "Essex" is derived from the Old English words "East Seaxe," meaning "the eastern Saxons." It refers to the region in southeastern England that was historically inhabited by the Saxons, a Germanic tribe. Essex is now a county in England, known for its rich history, picturesque countryside, and proximity to London.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Essex are male.

Essex Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 9.09% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASKS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 S IH0 K S
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛsɪks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Essex in Braille

Here's how to represent Essex in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Essex in braille

How to Spell the Name Essex in American Sign Language (ASL)

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

The name Essex in sign language

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