Sekhon

Sekhon Meaning & Origin

About Sekhon
The surname Sekhon is of Punjabi origin and is predominantly found among the Sikh community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shreshthi," meaning "merchant" or "chief." The name Sekhon signifies a person who belongs to the Khatri caste, traditionally associated with trade and commerce. Over time, individuals with the surname Sekhon have spread across various regions and professions, but their ancestral connection to the merchant class remains an integral part of their heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sekhon: 1,231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,288
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 K HH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/sekhon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sekhon in Braille

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

The name Sekhon in braille

How to sign the name Sekhon using Sign Language

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

The name Sekhon in sign language

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