Kovach

Kovach Meaning & Origin

About Kovach
The surname Kovach is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "kovach," meaning "blacksmith" in several Slavic languages. It is an occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or metalworkers. The name Kovach signifies a family's ancestral connection to this profession and their involvement in the craft of forging and shaping metal.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kovach: 9,040
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,940
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K01020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 V AA0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊvɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kovach in Braille

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

The name Kovach in braille

How to sign the name Kovach using Sign Language

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

The name Kovach in sign language

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