Simsek

Simsek Meaning & Origin

About Simsek
The surname Simsek is of Turkish origin and is derived from the Turkish word "simsek," meaning "lightning." It is a descriptive surname given to individuals or families who were believed to possess qualities associated with lightning, such as being quick, energetic, or powerful. The name Simsek may also have been given to someone who had a striking or electrifying personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Simsek: 190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMSK
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 M S EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/simsek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Simsek in Braille

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

The name Simsek in braille

How to sign the name Simsek using Sign Language

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

The name Simsek in sign language

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