Uko

Uko Meaning & Origin

About Uko
The surname Uko is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Igbo language. It is a short form of the Igbo name "Ukachukwu," which means "God's strength" or "God's power." The name Uko signifies a person who is believed to possess strength and power bestowed by God, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of the Igbo people.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Uko: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/uko*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Uko in Braille

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

The name Uko in braille

How to sign the name Uko using Sign Language

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

The name Uko in sign language

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