Ekpe

Ekpe Meaning & Origin

About Ekpe
The surname Ekpe is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in southeastern Nigeria. The name Ekpe is derived from the Ekpe secret society, which holds significant cultural and social importance in the region. The Ekpe society is known for its elaborate rituals, ceremonies, and masquerades, and members are responsible for maintaining social order and resolving disputes within the community. As a surname, Ekpe signifies a familial connection to the Ekpe society and reflects the individual's heritage and affiliation with the Efik or Ibibio people.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ekpe: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKP
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E210
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/ekpe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ekpe in Braille

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

The name Ekpe in braille

How to sign the name Ekpe using Sign Language

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

The name Ekpe in sign language

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