Kodak

Kodak Meaning & Origin

About Kodak
The surname Kodak is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kodak," which means "to peck" or "to pick." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a habit of pecking or picking at things, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone who had a bird-like appearance or behavior. The surname Kodak gained prominence due to the American company Eastman Kodak, founded by George Eastman, which became synonymous with photography.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kodak: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 D AE2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊˌdæk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kodak in Braille

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

The name Kodak in braille

How to sign the name Kodak using Sign Language

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

The name Kodak in sign language

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