Krivanec

Krivanec Meaning & Origin

About Krivanec
The surname Krivanec is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "krivan," which means "curlew" in Czech. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the curlew bird, such as a long beak or a distinctive call. Over time, the name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krivanec: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krivanec 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
KRFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K6010502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AY1 V AH0 N IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/krivanec*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krivanec in Braille

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

The name Krivanec in braille

How to sign the name Krivanec using Sign Language

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

The name Krivanec in sign language

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