Ndoye

Ndoye Meaning & Origin

About Ndoye
The surname Ndoye is of Senegalese origin and is commonly found among the Wolof people. It is derived from the Wolof word "ndoye" which means "elder" or "chief." The surname Ndoye is often used as a title of respect for someone who holds a position of authority or leadership within the community. It signifies wisdom, experience, and a high social status.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ndoye: 313
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63698
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ndoye based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NT
🔊 Soundex
N300
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D OY1 N AY0
🌐 IPA
/ndoye*/
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('NT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ndoye in Braille

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

The name Ndoye in braille

How to sign the name Ndoye using Sign Language

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

The name Ndoye in sign language

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