Inyang

Inyang Meaning & Origin

About Inyang
The surname Inyang is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in the southern part of Nigeria. Inyang is derived from the Efik/Ibibio word "inyang," which means "to see" or "to behold." The name is often associated with individuals who possess spiritual insight or have the ability to perceive things beyond the ordinary senses. It may also be used to describe someone who is observant or has a keen eye for detail.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Inyang: 429
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,087
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANNK
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I5052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 N Y AE0 NG
🌐 IPA
/inyang*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Inyang in Braille

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

The name Inyang in braille

How to sign the name Inyang using Sign Language

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

The name Inyang in sign language

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