Holecek

Holecek Meaning & Origin

About Holecek
The surname Holecek is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "holeček," which means "little hollow" or "small pit." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or in a small hollow or pit. The name may have been used to describe the physical characteristics of the person's residence or the landscape around it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Holecek: 628
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,764
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLSK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H040202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 L IH0 CH EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑlɪʧɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H422

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Holecek in Braille

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

The name Holecek in braille

How to sign the name Holecek using Sign Language

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

The name Holecek in sign language

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