Elkind

Elkind Meaning & Origin

About Elkind
The surname Elkind is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "elk," meaning "elk" or "moose," and the German word "kind," meaning "child." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled an elk or had characteristics associated with the animal, such as strength or agility. The surname Elkind is relatively common among Jewish communities and can be found worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elkind: 359
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,836
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ALKNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E42053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 L K AY1 N D
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ›lkΙͺnd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ALKNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elkind in Braille

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

The name Elkind in braille

How to sign the name Elkind using Sign Language

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

The name Elkind in sign language

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