Ekern

Ekern Meaning & Origin

About Ekern
The surname Ekern is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ekr," meaning "oak tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or had a connection to an oak tree. The name Ekern is relatively common in Norway and is often associated with individuals who have a strong and resilient nature, symbolizing the strength and endurance of the oak tree.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ekern: 463
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,037
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKRN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E2065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 K ER0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛkərn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E265

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ekern in Braille

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

The name Ekern in braille

How to sign the name Ekern using Sign Language

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

The name Ekern in sign language

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