Hroch

Hroch Meaning & Origin

About Hroch
The surname Hroch is of Czech origin and is derived from the Old Czech word "hroch," meaning "hippopotamus." It is a nickname surname given to someone who either resembled a hippopotamus in appearance or had characteristics associated with the animal, such as strength or a large build. The surname Hroch is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in the Czech Republic and among Czech diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hroch: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH R AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/hroch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RX', 'RK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hroch in Braille

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

The name Hroch in braille

How to sign the name Hroch using Sign Language

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

The name Hroch in sign language

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