Kafka

Kafka Meaning & Origin

About Kafka
The surname Kafka is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "kavka," meaning "jackdaw" or "crow." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near a place associated with jackdaws or crows. The name Kafka is famously associated with the renowned Czech writer Franz Kafka, whose works have had a significant impact on literature and existentialism.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kafka: 1,705
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,761
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 F K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑfkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kafka in Braille

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

The name Kafka in braille

How to sign the name Kafka using Sign Language

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

The name Kafka in sign language

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