Nyikos

Nyikos Meaning & Origin

About Nyikos
The surname Nyikos is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the word "nyik" which means "to squeak" or "to creak" in Hungarian. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who made a squeaking or creaking sound, possibly referring to a profession or a physical characteristic. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname and is now borne by individuals of Hungarian descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nyikos: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKS
🔊 Soundex
N0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AY1 K OW0 S
🌐 IPA
/nyikos*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nyikos in Braille

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

The name Nyikos in braille

How to sign the name Nyikos using Sign Language

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

The name Nyikos in sign language

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