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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The surname Kodak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Kodak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.