Nishiki

Nishiki Meaning & Origin

About Nishiki
The surname Nishiki is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the word "nishiki," which means "brocade" or "colorful fabric" in Japanese. This surname may have been given to individuals involved in the textile industry or those associated with the production or trade of vibrant fabrics. Additionally, Nishiki can also be a place name, referring to a location with beautiful scenery or colorful landscapes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nishiki: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NXK
🔊 Soundex
N02020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY0 SH IY1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/nishiki*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NXK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nishiki in Braille

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

The name Nishiki in braille

How to sign the name Nishiki using Sign Language

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

The name Nishiki in sign language

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