Oktavec

Oktavec Meaning & Origin

About Oktavec
The surname Oktavec is of Slovak origin and is derived from the word "oktáva," meaning "octave" in English. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in music or a musical instrument maker. The name may have been given to individuals who specialized in crafting or playing instruments associated with the octave, such as the piano or organ. Over time, the surname Oktavec has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oktavec: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oktavec 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
AKTFK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O230102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 K T AH0 V IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/oktavec*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKTFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O231

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oktavec in Braille

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

The name Oktavec in braille

How to sign the name Oktavec using Sign Language

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

The name Oktavec in sign language

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