Achkar

Achkar Meaning & Origin

About Achkar
The surname Achkar is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Lebanese and Syrian communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "achkar," meaning "blond" or "fair-haired." The surname likely originated as a descriptive name for individuals with light-colored hair, serving as a way to distinguish them from others in their community. Over time, the surname Achkar has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Achkar: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXKR
🗽 NYSIIS
ACA
🔊 Soundex
A20206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 K K ER0
🌐 IPA
/achkar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXKR', 'AKKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Achkar in Braille

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

The name Achkar in braille

How to sign the name Achkar using Sign Language

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

The name Achkar in sign language

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