Phok

Phok Meaning & Origin

About Phok
The surname Phok is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese character "卜" (bǔ). It is a relatively rare surname and can be found among Chinese communities. The exact meaning of the character "卜" can vary, but it is often associated with divination or fortune-telling, suggesting that the surname Phok may have originated from individuals or families involved in such practices.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Phok: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/phok*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phok in Braille

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

The name Phok in braille

How to sign the name Phok using Sign Language

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

The name Phok in sign language

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