Bocek

Bocek Meaning & Origin

About Bocek
The surname Bocek is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "bocek," meaning "beetle" or "bug." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with beetles, such as agility, quickness, or perhaps a resemblance to the insect. Surnames often developed from personal attributes or occupations, and Bocek is an example of a surname derived from nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bocek: 564
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,052
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 CH EH2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊˌʧɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bocek in Braille

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

The name Bocek in braille

How to sign the name Bocek using Sign Language

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

The name Bocek in sign language

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