Kawalek

Kawalek Meaning & Origin

About Kawalek
The surname Kawalek is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kawalek," which means "a piece" or "a fragment" in Polish. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a diminutive build. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for being a bit eccentric or unpredictable, as the term "kawalek" can also be used to describe something that is odd or peculiar.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kawalek: 198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,719
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA2 W AA1 L EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/kawalek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kawalek in Braille

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

The name Kawalek in braille

How to sign the name Kawalek using Sign Language

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

The name Kawalek in sign language

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