Kraynak

Kraynak Meaning & Origin

About Kraynak
The surname Kraynak is of Slovak origin and is derived from the personal name "Krajnak," which means "border guard" or "frontier soldier." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Krajnak. The name likely originated from individuals who held the occupation of guarding or patrolling the borders or frontiers of a region. Over time, the surname Kraynak has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kraynak: 902
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,910
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRNK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K60502
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EY1 N AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈkreΙͺnΙ™k/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kraynak in Braille

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

The name Kraynak in braille

How to sign the name Kraynak using Sign Language

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

The name Kraynak in sign language

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