Ayuk

Ayuk Meaning & Origin

About Ayuk
The surname Ayuk is of African origin, specifically from the Bantu-speaking regions of Cameroon and Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo language, where "Ayuk" means "one who is brave" or "one who is courageous." The name is often given to individuals who exhibit strength, bravery, and resilience, reflecting the cultural values and aspirations of the Igbo people.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ayuk: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/ayuk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ayuk in Braille

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

The name Ayuk in braille

How to sign the name Ayuk using Sign Language

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

The name Ayuk in sign language

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