Koudelka

Koudelka Meaning & Origin

About Koudelka
The surname Koudelka is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "koudel" which means "tassel" or "fringe." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or wore tassels or fringes. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koudelka: 490
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,969
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koudelka based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTLK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K030420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW0 D EH1 L K AH0
🌐 IPA
/kaʊˈdɛlkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koudelka in Braille

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

The name Koudelka in braille

How to sign the name Koudelka using Sign Language

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

The name Koudelka in sign language

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