Shaikh

Shaikh Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shaikh: 6,063
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,722
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.06

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.

Ranking information for the surname Shaikh 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 Shaikh in Braille

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

The name Shaikh in braille

How to sign the name Shaikh using Sign Language

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.

The name Shaikh in sign language

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