Jezak

Jezak Meaning & Origin

About Jezak
The surname Jezak is of Czech origin and is derived from the personal name Ježek, which means "hedgehog" in Czech. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Ježek. The name may have been given to individuals who had characteristics associated with a hedgehog, such as being quick or agile. Over time, the surname Jezak has become a distinct family name, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jezak: 261
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JSK
🗽 NYSIIS
JASA
🔊 Soundex
J0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 Z AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/jezak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JSK', 'ATSK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jezak in Braille

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

The name Jezak in braille

How to sign the name Jezak using Sign Language

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

The name Jezak in sign language

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