Eik

Eik Meaning & Origin

About Eik
The surname Eik is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "eik," meaning "oak tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or had a connection to an oak tree. The oak tree holds symbolic significance in Norse mythology and was considered sacred. The surname Eik likely originated as a way to identify individuals based on their proximity to or association with an oak tree, and it has been passed down through generations as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eik: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 K EY1
🌐 IPA
/eik*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eik in Braille

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

The name Eik in braille

How to sign the name Eik using Sign Language

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

The name Eik in sign language

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