Sowe

Sowe Meaning & Origin

About Sowe
The surname Sowe is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is derived from the Mandinka word "sow," which means "elephant." The surname Sowe is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess qualities associated with elephants, such as strength, wisdom, and leadership. It is a relatively common surname among the Mandinka people and is also found in other West African countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sowe: 245
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,040
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1
🌐 IPA
/sowe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sowe in Braille

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

The name Sowe in braille

How to sign the name Sowe using Sign Language

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

The name Sowe in sign language

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