Dushek

Dushek Meaning & Origin

About Dushek
The surname Dushek is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "dusit," meaning "to choke" or "to suffocate." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a tendency to choke or cough frequently, or perhaps for someone who had a job or occupation related to smoke or suffocation. Surnames often originated from personal characteristics, occupations, or places of origin, and Dushek is an example of a surname that likely originated from a physical or occupational trait.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dushek: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TXK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UW1 SH EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/dushek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TXK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dushek in Braille

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

The name Dushek in braille

How to sign the name Dushek using Sign Language

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

The name Dushek in sign language

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