Macek

Macek Meaning & Origin

About Macek
The surname Macek is of Czech and Slovak origin. It is derived from the word "macek," which means "tomcat" or "male cat" in Czech and Slovak. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed cat-like characteristics such as agility, independence, or cunning. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Macek can be found primarily in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as well as among their diaspora communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macek: 1,592
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,651
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH0 K EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/mɪˈkɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macek in Braille

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

The name Macek in braille

How to sign the name Macek using Sign Language

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

The name Macek in sign language

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