Belka

Belka Meaning & Origin

About Belka
The surname Belka is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "belka," which means "beam" or "plank" in Polish. It is a topographic or occupational surname that likely originated from someone who lived or worked near a beam or plank, or who was involved in the construction or carpentry industry. The name may also have been given to someone who had a strong or sturdy physique, symbolizing the strength and durability of a beam.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Belka: 546
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,144
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 L K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛlkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Belka in Braille

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

The name Belka in braille

How to sign the name Belka using Sign Language

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

The name Belka in sign language

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