Ebong

Ebong Meaning & Origin

About Ebong
The surname Ebong is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in southeastern Nigeria. The name Ebong is derived from the Efik/Ibibio word "ebong" which means "gift" or "blessing." It is often used as a given name as well, reflecting the cultural significance of bestowing blessings and good fortune upon individuals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ebong: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APNK
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E1052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 B AO0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ebong*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ebong in Braille

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

The name Ebong in braille

How to sign the name Ebong using Sign Language

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

The name Ebong in sign language

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