Pech

Pech Meaning & Origin

About Pech
The surname Pech is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pech," meaning "pitch" or "tar." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked with or sold pitch, which was commonly used in various industries such as shipbuilding, roofing, and sealing. The surname Pech may have been initially given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of pitch, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pech: 1,877
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,579
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PX
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/pɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PX', 'PK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pech in Braille

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

The name Pech in braille

How to sign the name Pech using Sign Language

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

The name Pech in sign language

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