About Shaikh
The surname Shaikh is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslim communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "shaikh," which means "elder" or "chief." Historically, the title of Shaikh was used to denote a respected and knowledgeable person, often a religious or community leader. As a surname, Shaikh is typically associated with individuals who belong to the Shaikh community or are descendants of a Shaikh.
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The surname Shaikh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shaikh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shaikh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shaikh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.