Uechi

Uechi Meaning & Origin

About Uechi
The surname Uechi is of Okinawan origin and is derived from the Ryukyuan language. It is predominantly found in Okinawa, Japan. The name Uechi is believed to have multiple meanings, including "upper well" or "top of the well." It may also refer to a person who lived near or owned a well. The name's origin and significance are deeply rooted in the cultural and historical context of Okinawa.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Uechi: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AX
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 CH IY0
🌐 IPA
/uechi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AX', 'AK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Uechi in Braille

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

The name Uechi in braille

How to sign the name Uechi using Sign Language

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

The name Uechi in sign language

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