Kominsky

Kominsky Meaning & Origin

About Kominsky
The surname Kominsky is of Polish and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Polish word "komora," meaning "chamber" or "room." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked in a chamber or room, such as a chamberlain or a servant. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kominsky can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Poland, the United States, and Israel.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kominsky: 216
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMNSK
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K050520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 M IH1 N S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/kominsky*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMNSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kominsky in Braille

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

The name Kominsky in braille

How to sign the name Kominsky using Sign Language

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

The name Kominsky in sign language

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