Machniak

Machniak Meaning & Origin

About Machniak
The surname Machniak is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "machniać," which means "to wave" or "to flutter." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a habit of waving their hands or arms while talking or gesturing. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Machniak are likely to have ancestors who were known for their animated or expressive nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Machniak: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Machniak 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
MKNK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNCA
🔊 Soundex
M020502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 K N IY0 AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/machniak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Machniak in Braille

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

The name Machniak in braille

How to sign the name Machniak using Sign Language

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

The name Machniak in sign language

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