Horak

Horak Meaning & Origin

About Horak
The surname Horak is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "hora," meaning "mountain." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or on a mountain. The name Horak is common in the Czech Republic and is often associated with individuals who have a strong and resilient nature, reflecting the ruggedness and endurance often associated with mountainous regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Horak: 2,947
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,809
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.0

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɔrək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Horak in Braille

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

The name Horak in braille

How to sign the name Horak using Sign Language

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

The name Horak in sign language

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