Askia

Askia Meaning & Origin

About Askia
The surname Askia is of West African origin, specifically from the Songhai people. It is derived from the title "Askia," which was used to refer to the rulers of the Songhai Empire during the 15th and 16th centuries. The Askia dynasty was known for its powerful and influential leaders, and the surname Askia is often associated with nobility and leadership.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Askia: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASK
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 S K IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/askia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Askia in Braille

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

The name Askia in braille

How to sign the name Askia using Sign Language

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

The name Askia in sign language

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