Nhek

Nhek Meaning & Origin

About Nhek
The surname Nhek is of Cambodian origin and is derived from the Khmer word "nhek," which means "to be strong" or "to be powerful." It is a relatively rare surname and is often associated with individuals who possess qualities of strength, resilience, and determination.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nhek: 235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NK
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/nhek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nhek in Braille

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

The name Nhek in braille

How to sign the name Nhek using Sign Language

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

The name Nhek in sign language

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