Effiong

Effiong Meaning & Origin

About Effiong
The surname Effiong is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in southeastern Nigeria. It is derived from the Efik/Ibibio word "Effiong" which means "to be prosperous" or "to be successful." The surname Effiong is often given to children born on a market day, symbolizing the hope for prosperity and success in their lives. It is a name that carries positive connotations and reflects the aspirations of the Efik and Ibibio people.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Effiong: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Effiong 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
AFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E1052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 F Y UW0 NG
🌐 IPA
/effiong*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Effiong in Braille

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

The name Effiong in braille

How to sign the name Effiong using Sign Language

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

The name Effiong in sign language

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