Gekas

Gekas Meaning & Origin

About Gekas
The surname Gekas is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "gekas," meaning "owl." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone known for their owl-like characteristics or behavior. The name Gekas is relatively common in Greece and is often associated with wisdom and intelligence, as owls are traditionally seen as symbols of wisdom in Greek culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gekas: 256
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gekas based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JKS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IY1 K AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgikəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JKS', 'KKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gekas in Braille

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

The name Gekas in braille

How to sign the name Gekas using Sign Language

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

The name Gekas in sign language

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