Kolodziej

Kolodziej Meaning & Origin

About Kolodziej
The surname Kolodziej is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kolodziej," which means "wheelwright" or "cartwright" in Polish. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the trade of making or repairing wheels and carts. The name is common in Poland and among Polish communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kolodziej: 2,265
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,445
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.77

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTSJ
🗽 NYSIIS
CASA
🔊 Soundex
K0403202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 L AA1 D Z IY0 JH
🌐 IPA
/kəˈlɑdziʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTSJ', 'KLTTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolodziej in Braille

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

The name Kolodziej in braille

How to sign the name Kolodziej using Sign Language

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

The name Kolodziej in sign language

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