Bufka

Bufka Meaning & Origin

About Bufka
The surname Bufka is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "bufač," which means "blower" or "puffer." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who played a wind instrument or had a loud voice. Over time, the surname Bufka became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to this musical or vocal skill.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bufka: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bufka based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 F K AH0
🌐 IPA
/bufka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bufka in Braille

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

The name Bufka in braille

How to sign the name Bufka using Sign Language

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

The name Bufka in sign language

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