Katnik

Katnik Meaning & Origin

About Katnik
The surname Katnik is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kat," meaning "executioner" or "hangman." It is believed to have originally been a occupational surname, indicating that an ancestor of the bearer was involved in the profession of executioner. Over time, the surname may have evolved to be used by individuals who were not directly associated with the occupation, but it still retains its historical association with the role of an executioner.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Katnik: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K03502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 T N IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/katnik*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Katnik in Braille

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

The name Katnik in braille

How to sign the name Katnik using Sign Language

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

The name Katnik in sign language

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