Hosek

Hosek Meaning & Origin

About Hosek
The surname Hosek is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "hosek," meaning "small forest" or "grove." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or in a small forest or grove. The name is relatively common in the Czech Republic and is often associated with individuals of Czech descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hosek: 676
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33695
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hosek 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
HSK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 S EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈhoʊsɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hosek in Braille

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

The name Hosek in braille

How to sign the name Hosek using Sign Language

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

The name Hosek in sign language

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