Pasternak
Pasternak Meaning & Origin
About Pasternak
The surname Pasternak is of Eastern European origin and is derived from the Polish word "pasternak," meaning "parsnip." It is an occupational surname typically given to someone who grew or sold parsnips. The name may also have Jewish origins, as it was adopted by Jewish immigrants in Eastern Europe who were required to take surnames in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Today, the surname Pasternak is found worldwide, particularly in countries with significant Eastern European or Jewish populations.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Pasternak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Pasternak: 2,329
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 13142
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.79
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pasternak 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Pasternak in Braille
Here's how to represent Pasternak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Pasternak using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Pasternak using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
