Palacz

Palacz Meaning & Origin

About Palacz
The surname Palacz is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "palacz," which means "stoker" or "fireman." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who worked as stokers or firemen, particularly in relation to steam engines or furnaces. The name Palacz signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and their involvement in maintaining and operating fires or heating systems.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Palacz: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 L AH0 K S
🌐 IPA
/palacz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', 'PLX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Palacz in Braille

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

The name Palacz in braille

How to sign the name Palacz using Sign Language

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

The name Palacz in sign language

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