Krivak

Krivak Meaning & Origin

About Krivak
The surname Krivak is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "kriv" which means "crooked" or "bent" in several Slavic languages. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as a crooked nose or bent posture. Over time, the surname Krivak has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krivak: 233
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IY1 V AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/krivak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krivak in Braille

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

The name Krivak in braille

How to sign the name Krivak using Sign Language

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

The name Krivak in sign language

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