Heyduk

Heyduk Meaning & Origin

About Heyduk
The surname Heyduk is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "hejduk," which refers to a type of soldier or mercenary in the 16th and 17th centuries. Heyduks were known for their bravery and fighting skills, often serving as irregular troops or guards. Therefore, the surname Heyduk likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who was a hejduk or had characteristics associated with this role.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Heyduk: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heyduk 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
HTK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EY1 D AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/heyduk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heyduk in Braille

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

The name Heyduk in braille

How to sign the name Heyduk using Sign Language

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

The name Heyduk in sign language

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