Chok

Chok Meaning & Origin

About Chok
The surname Chok is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese word "chuk" or "chok," which means "bamboo." It is a relatively common surname among Chinese communities. The name Chok may have been given to individuals who had a connection to bamboo, such as those who worked with bamboo or lived in areas where bamboo was abundant. Additionally, the surname Chok may have been adopted by families who admired the qualities associated with bamboo, such as strength, flexibility, and resilience.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chok: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XK
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C020
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AA1 K
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สงษ‘k/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chok in Braille

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

The name Chok in braille

How to sign the name Chok using Sign Language

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

The name Chok in sign language

Numerology