Ncube

Ncube Meaning & Origin

About Ncube
The surname Ncube is of Ndebele origin and is predominantly found in Zimbabwe and South Africa. It is derived from the Ndebele word "ncube," which means "elephant." The surname is often associated with strength, power, and wisdom, reflecting the characteristics of the elephant in Ndebele culture. It is a common surname among the Ndebele people and signifies a connection to their heritage and identity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ncube: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKP
🔊 Soundex
N2010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH1 B K
🌐 IPA
/ncube*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ncube in Braille

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

The name Ncube in braille

How to sign the name Ncube using Sign Language

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

The name Ncube in sign language

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