Ke

Ke Meaning & Origin

About Ke
The surname Ke has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Chinese, it is a relatively common surname that can have various meanings, including "guest" or "stranger." In Irish, Ke is an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh," which translates to "fire" or "fiery." The meaning of the surname Ke can also vary in other cultures and regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ke: 1,890
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1
🌐 IPA
/kɛ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ke in Braille

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

The name Ke in braille

How to sign the name Ke using Sign Language

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

The name Ke in sign language

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