Okoth

Okoth Meaning & Origin

About Okoth
The surname Okoth is of Luo origin and is commonly found among the Luo people of East Africa, particularly in Kenya. It is derived from the Luo word "okoth" which means "born after twins." In Luo culture, twins hold a special significance, and being born after twins is considered a blessing. Therefore, the surname Okoth is often given to a child who is born after a set of twins in the family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Okoth: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK0
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O2030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 K AA2 TH
🌐 IPA
/okoth*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK0', 'AKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Okoth in Braille

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

The name Okoth in braille

How to sign the name Okoth using Sign Language

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

The name Okoth in sign language

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