Opalka

Opalka Meaning & Origin

About Opalka
The surname Opalka is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "opal," which refers to a precious gemstone known for its vibrant colors. As a surname, Opalka likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with or had a connection to opals, or it could have been given to someone with colorful or vibrant characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Opalka: 631
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,622
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APLK
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O10420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 P AA1 L K AH0
🌐 IPA
/əˈpɑlkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Opalka in Braille

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

The name Opalka in braille

How to sign the name Opalka using Sign Language

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

The name Opalka in sign language

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