Bahk

Bahk Meaning & Origin

About Bahk
The surname Bahk is of Korean origin and is derived from the Korean word "bak," which means "white" or "pure." It is a relatively uncommon surname in Korea. The name may have originated from a person's physical appearance or could have been given to someone who was considered pure or virtuous. Like many surnames, the meaning and origin of Bahk can vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bahk: 180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/bahk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bahk in Braille

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

The name Bahk in braille

How to sign the name Bahk using Sign Language

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

The name Bahk in sign language

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