Kioko

Kioko Meaning & Origin

About Kioko
The surname Kioko is of African origin, specifically from the Kikuyu tribe in Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "kioko" which means "to wake up" or "to arise." The name is often given to children born during the early morning hours or to those who are seen as bringing new hope or a fresh start to their family or community. Overall, the surname Kioko symbolizes awakening, renewal, and the beginning of something new.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kioko: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY0 OW1 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/kioko*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kioko in Braille

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

The name Kioko in braille

How to sign the name Kioko using Sign Language

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

The name Kioko in sign language

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