Jiskra

Jiskra Meaning & Origin

About Jiskra
The surname Jiskra is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "jiskra," meaning "spark" in English. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or energetic personality. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited qualities associated with a spark, such as being lively, passionate, or quick-witted. Over time, the surname Jiskra became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jiskra: 252
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JSKR
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0260
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IH1 S K R AH0
🌐 IPA
/jiskra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JSKR', 'ASKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jiskra in Braille

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

The name Jiskra in braille

How to sign the name Jiskra using Sign Language

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

The name Jiskra in sign language

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