Malkus

Malkus Meaning & Origin

About Malkus
The surname Malkus is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "malkas," meaning "firewood" or "kindling." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or sold firewood. Over time, the surname Malkus became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Malkus: 245
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,040
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLKS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 L K IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/malkus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M422

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malkus in Braille

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

The name Malkus in braille

How to sign the name Malkus using Sign Language

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

The name Malkus in sign language

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