Kurka

Kurka Meaning & Origin

About Kurka
The surname Kurka is of Czech and Polish origin. It is derived from the word "kurka," which means "hen" in both languages. As a surname, Kurka likely originated as a nickname for someone who either kept hens, worked with hens, or had some characteristic associated with hens, such as being timid or having a small build. The surname Kurka is relatively common in Czech Republic and Poland, and its variations can be found in other Slavic countries as well.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kurka: 433
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,717
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kurka in Braille

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

The name Kurka in braille

How to sign the name Kurka using Sign Language

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

The name Kurka in sign language

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