Kimak

Kimak Meaning & Origin

About Kimak
The surname Kimak is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the Turkic word "kimek," which means "wild goose." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a wild goose, such as being migratory or having a loud voice. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kimak: 289
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,122
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMK
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 M AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/kimak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kimak in Braille

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

The name Kimak in braille

How to sign the name Kimak using Sign Language

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

The name Kimak in sign language

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