Kasak

Kasak Meaning & Origin

About Kasak
The surname Kasak is of Estonian origin and is derived from the word "kasakas," which means "Cossack" in Estonian. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics or traits associated with the Cossacks, a group of predominantly East Slavic-speaking people known for their military skills and nomadic lifestyle. The surname Kasak may have been given to individuals who displayed bravery, strength, or a similar resemblance to the Cossacks.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kasak: 264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 S AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/kasak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kasak in Braille

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

The name Kasak in braille

How to sign the name Kasak using Sign Language

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

The name Kasak in sign language

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