About Homyak
The surname Homyak is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the word "homyak," which means "hamster" in Ukrainian. It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had characteristics or behaviors similar to a hamster, such as being small, quick, or industrious. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Homyak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Homyak 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 Homyak is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Homyak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Homyak using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.