Kolcz

Kolcz Meaning & Origin

About Kolcz
The surname Kolcz is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kolczak," meaning "hedgehog" in Polish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had physical or behavioral characteristics resembling a hedgehog, such as being prickly or having a spiky hairstyle. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Kolcz may have ancestors who were associated with hedgehogs or possessed hedgehog-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kolcz: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L CH
🌐 IPA
/kolcz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', 'KLX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolcz in Braille

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

The name Kolcz in braille

How to sign the name Kolcz using Sign Language

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

The name Kolcz in sign language

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