Keskin

Keskin Meaning & Origin

About Keskin
The surname Keskin is of Turkish origin and is derived from the Turkish word "keskin," which means "sharp" or "keen." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals who possess sharp or keen qualities, such as intelligence, wit, or a sharp physical appearance. The name Keskin may have been initially bestowed upon someone as a nickname or as an indicator of their character traits. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keskin: 181
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSKN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/keskin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keskin in Braille

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

The name Keskin in braille

How to sign the name Keskin using Sign Language

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

The name Keskin in sign language

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