Echt

Echt Meaning & Origin

About Echt
The surname Echt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "echt," meaning "genuine" or "authentic." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be genuine, honest, or true to their word. The name Echt may have been given to individuals who were known for their sincerity or integrity, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Echt: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKT
🗽 NYSIIS
EAC
🔊 Soundex
E203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 K T
🌐 IPA
/echt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Echt in Braille

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

The name Echt in braille

How to sign the name Echt using Sign Language

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

The name Echt in sign language

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