Poku

Poku Meaning & Origin

About Poku
The surname Poku is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "poku" which means "eagle." The name Poku is often associated with qualities such as strength, courage, and leadership, symbolizing the characteristics of an eagle. It is a relatively common surname among the Akan people and reflects their cultural heritage and beliefs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poku: 484
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,423
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 K UW2
🌐 IPA
/poku*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poku in Braille

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

The name Poku in braille

How to sign the name Poku using Sign Language

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

The name Poku in sign language

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