Paleka

Paleka Meaning & Origin

About Paleka
The surname Paleka is of Hawaiian origin and is derived from the Hawaiian word "paleka," which means "to be cautious" or "to be careful." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being cautious or careful in their actions or decisions. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed a thoughtful and prudent nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Paleka: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH0 L IY1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/paleka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paleka in Braille

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

The name Paleka in braille

How to sign the name Paleka using Sign Language

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

The name Paleka in sign language

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