Shikhman

Shikhman Meaning & Origin

About Shikhman
The surname Shikhman is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shikher," meaning "drunk." It is believed to have been a nickname given to an ancestor who was known for his fondness for alcohol or perhaps worked in the alcohol industry. The surname Shikhman is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shikhman: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XKMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SAKNA
🔊 Soundex
S020505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 NG M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/shikhman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shikhman in Braille

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

The name Shikhman in braille

How to sign the name Shikhman using Sign Language

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

The name Shikhman in sign language

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