Kazak

Kazak Meaning & Origin

About Kazak
The surname Kazak is of Turkish origin and is derived from the word "kazak," which means "Cossack" in Turkish. Cossacks were a group of predominantly East Slavic people who lived in the southern parts of Russia and Ukraine. The surname Kazak likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics or traits associated with the Cossacks, such as bravery, military skills, or a nomadic lifestyle. Over time, the surname Kazak spread beyond its original Turkish roots and can now be found in various countries around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kazak: 278
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSK
🗽 NYSIIS
CASA
🔊 Soundex
K0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 Z AE0 K
🌐 IPA
/kazak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSK', 'KTSK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kazak in Braille

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

The name Kazak in braille

How to sign the name Kazak using Sign Language

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

The name Kazak in sign language

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