Deak

Deak Meaning & Origin

About Deak
The surname Deak is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the Hungarian word "deΓ‘k," meaning "clerk" or "scholar." It was originally a title given to someone who worked as a scribe or a notary. Over time, the surname Deak became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Deak can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Hungary and among Hungarian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Deak: 1,185
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,912
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/dik/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deak in Braille

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

The name Deak in braille

How to sign the name Deak using Sign Language

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

The name Deak in sign language

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