Chayka

Chayka Meaning & Origin

About Chayka
The surname Chayka is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the word "chayka," which means "seagull" in Ukrainian. It is a common surname in Ukraine and is often associated with individuals who live near bodies of water or have a connection to seafaring activities. The name may also have been given to people who exhibited characteristics associated with seagulls, such as being agile, resourceful, or having a free-spirited nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chayka: 328
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,297
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chayka 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
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EY1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/chayka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chayka in Braille

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

The name Chayka in braille

How to sign the name Chayka using Sign Language

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

The name Chayka in sign language

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