Sekyere

Sekyere Meaning & Origin

About Sekyere
The surname Sekyere is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Ashanti people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "sekyere," which means "elephant." In Akan culture, the elephant is considered a symbol of strength, power, and wisdom. Therefore, the surname Sekyere is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess these qualities or have ancestral connections to them.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sekyere: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S02060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EY1 K Y ER0
🌐 IPA
/sekyere*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sekyere in Braille

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

The name Sekyere in braille

How to sign the name Sekyere using Sign Language

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

The name Sekyere in sign language

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