Ekis

Ekis Meaning & Origin

About Ekis
The surname Ekis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ecke," meaning "corner" or "nook." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a corner or a bend in a road or river. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being sharp or cunning. Overall, the surname Ekis likely originated as a descriptive or locational name in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ekis: 299
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 K IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ekis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ekis in Braille

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

The name Ekis in braille

How to sign the name Ekis using Sign Language

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

The name Ekis in sign language

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