Shaik

Shaik Meaning & Origin

About Shaik
The surname Shaik is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslim communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "shaikh," which means "elder" or "chief." The surname Shaik is often used as a title of respect for someone who is considered a religious or community leader. It can also be a variant spelling of the surname Sheikh, which is more commonly used in the Middle East and South Asia.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shaik: 1,053
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,957
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃeɊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shaik in Braille

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

The name Shaik in braille

How to sign the name Shaik using Sign Language

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

The name Shaik in sign language

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