Kolka

Kolka Meaning & Origin

About Kolka
The surname Kolka is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kolka," which means "colic" in Polish. It is believed that the surname was originally given to someone who suffered from or treated colic, a common ailment characterized by severe abdominal pain. Over time, the surname Kolka became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kolka: 423
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,636
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊlkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolka in Braille

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

The name Kolka in braille

How to sign the name Kolka using Sign Language

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

The name Kolka in sign language

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