About Ekong
The surname Ekong is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Ibibio and Annang ethnic groups in the southern part of Nigeria. The name Ekong is derived from the Ibibio word "ekong" which means "leopard" or "tiger." In traditional Nigerian culture, the leopard is considered a symbol of strength, power, and bravery. Therefore, the surname Ekong is often associated with these qualities and may have been given to individuals who displayed such characteristics or had a connection to the leopard or tiger.
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The surname Ekong is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ekong 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 Ekong is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ekong in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ekong using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.