Cicak

Cicak Meaning & Origin

About Cicak
The surname Cicak is of Croatian origin and is derived from the word "cicak," which means "gecko" in Croatian. Geckos are small lizards known for their ability to climb walls and ceilings. The surname Cicak likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics or behaviors similar to a gecko, such as agility, adaptability, or perhaps even a physical resemblance. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cicak: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 K AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/cicak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cicak in Braille

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

The name Cicak in braille

How to sign the name Cicak using Sign Language

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

The name Cicak in sign language

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