Balek

Balek Meaning & Origin

About Balek
The surname Balek is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "balek," meaning "bundle" or "package." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with bundles or packages, either as a merchant or a carrier. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for being organized or efficient in handling tasks.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balek: 396
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,383
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 L EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/balek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balek in Braille

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

The name Balek in braille

How to sign the name Balek using Sign Language

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

The name Balek in sign language

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