Eichen

Eichen Meaning & Origin

About Eichen
The surname Eichen is of German origin and is derived from the word "eiche," meaning "oak tree" in German. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or had a connection to an oak tree. The oak tree holds symbolic significance in Germanic cultures, representing strength, endurance, and longevity. Therefore, the surname Eichen may have been bestowed upon individuals who exhibited these qualities or had a notable association with oak trees.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eichen: 327
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,436
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXN', 'AKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eichen in Braille

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

The name Eichen in braille

How to sign the name Eichen using Sign Language

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

The name Eichen in sign language

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