Iskowitz

Iskowitz Meaning & Origin

About Iskowitz
The surname Iskowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name Yitzhak, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Yitzhak. Over time, the name evolved and was adapted to various spellings, including Iskowitz. Today, individuals with the surname Iskowitz can be found primarily among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Iskowitz: 200
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Iskowitz 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

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IA
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I2032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 S K AH0 W IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/iskowitz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASKTS', 'ASKFX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iskowitz in Braille

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

The name Iskowitz in braille

How to sign the name Iskowitz using Sign Language

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

The name Iskowitz in sign language

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