Etim

Etim Meaning & Origin

About Etim
The surname Etim is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in southeastern Nigeria. The name Etim is derived from the Efik/Ibibio word "etim" which means "truth" or "honesty." It is believed that individuals with the surname Etim are descendants of ancestors who were known for their truthfulness and honesty, and the name serves as a reminder of these virtues.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Etim: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATM
🗽 NYSIIS
EAN
🔊 Soundex
E305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 T IH0 M
🌐 IPA
/etim*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Etim in Braille

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

The name Etim in braille

How to sign the name Etim using Sign Language

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

The name Etim in sign language

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