Sonko

Sonko Meaning & Origin

About Sonko
The surname Sonko is of West African origin, specifically from the Wolof ethnic group in Senegal. It is derived from the Wolof word "sonko" which means "noble" or "honorable." The surname Sonko is often associated with individuals who are respected, esteemed, or hold positions of authority within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sonko: 228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 NG K OW0
🌐 IPA
/sonko*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sonko in Braille

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

The name Sonko in braille

How to sign the name Sonko using Sign Language

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

The name Sonko in sign language

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