Kavka

Kavka Meaning & Origin

About Kavka
The surname Kavka is of Czech and Slovak origin and is derived from the word "kavka," meaning "jackdaw" in both languages. The jackdaw is a type of bird known for its intelligence and adaptability. As a surname, Kavka may have been originally given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with the jackdaw, such as being clever, resourceful, or having dark hair or eyes. It could also have been a nickname for someone who had a connection to the bird or lived in an area where jackdaws were prevalent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kavka: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kavka in Braille

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

The name Kavka in braille

How to sign the name Kavka using Sign Language

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

The name Kavka in sign language

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