Ekin

Ekin Meaning & Origin

About Ekin
The surname Ekin is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "eigin," meaning "necessity" or "need." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered indispensable or essential in their community. The name Ekin may also have been used to describe someone who possessed a strong sense of duty or responsibility. Over time, the surname Ekin has spread to various parts of the world through migration and can be found in different cultures today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ekin: 177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ekin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ekin in Braille

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

The name Ekin in braille

How to sign the name Ekin using Sign Language

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

The name Ekin in sign language

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