Deka

Deka Meaning & Origin

About Deka
The surname Deka is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Assamese people of the northeastern state of Assam. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Dwivedi," which means "one who has studied the Vedas twice." The surname is often associated with individuals who belong to the Brahmin caste and have a scholarly background or are involved in religious activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deka: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deka based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/deka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deka in Braille

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

The name Deka in braille

How to sign the name Deka using Sign Language

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

The name Deka in sign language

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