Cheikh

Cheikh Meaning & Origin

About Cheikh
The surname Cheikh is of Arabic origin and is derived from the title "Sheikh," which means "chief" or "elder" in Arabic. It is a common surname among Muslim communities and is often used to denote a person's religious or tribal leadership status. The name Cheikh is associated with honor, respect, and wisdom, reflecting the traditional role of a Sheikh in Arab society.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cheikh: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/cheikh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cheikh in Braille

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

The name Cheikh in braille

How to sign the name Cheikh using Sign Language

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

The name Cheikh in sign language

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