Baska

Baska Meaning & Origin

About Baska
The surname Baska is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "bask," which means "to bathe" or "to wash" in Polish. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a bath attendant or had a connection to bathing or washing. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Baska can be found in various parts of Poland and among Polish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Baska: 277
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 S K AH0
🌐 IPA
/baska*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Baska in Braille

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

The name Baska in braille

How to sign the name Baska using Sign Language

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

The name Baska in sign language

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