About Ekanem
The surname Ekanem is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in southeastern Nigeria. The name Ekanem is derived from the Efik/Ibibio language and means "let me not miss my way" or "let me not be lost." It is believed to be a prayerful name, expressing the desire for guidance and protection in life's journey.
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The surname Ekanem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ekanem based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ekanem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ekanem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.