Kochanek

Kochanek Meaning & Origin

About Kochanek
The surname Kochanek is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kochanek," which means "lover" or "sweetheart" in Polish. It is a surname that was likely given to someone who was known for their amorous or affectionate nature. The name may have also been used as a term of endearment or as a nickname for someone who was particularly beloved.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kochanek: 364
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,195
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 K AH0 N IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑkənɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXNK', 'KKNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kochanek in Braille

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

The name Kochanek in braille

How to sign the name Kochanek using Sign Language

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

The name Kochanek in sign language

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