Flaks

Flaks Meaning & Origin

About Flaks
The surname Flaks is of Polish and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Yiddish word "flak," meaning "arrow." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in archery or as a nickname for a swift or agile person. It may also have been given to someone who was known for their sharp or pointed wit. Overall, the surname Flaks is associated with qualities such as speed, agility, and sharpness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flaks: 181
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLKS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AE1 K S
🌐 IPA
/flaks*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flaks in Braille

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

The name Flaks in braille

How to sign the name Flaks using Sign Language

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

The name Flaks in sign language

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