Petrauskas

Petrauskas Meaning & Origin

About Petrauskas
The surname Petrauskas is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "petra" meaning "rock" or "stone." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Petrauskas. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was strong, solid, or unyielding like a rock. Today, individuals with the surname Petrauskas can be found primarily in Lithuania and among Lithuanian diaspora communities.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Petrauskas: 308
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,559
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PTRSKS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0360202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 T R AW0 S K AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ›traʊskΙ™z/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PTRSKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Petrauskas in Braille

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

The name Petrauskas in braille

How to sign the name Petrauskas using Sign Language

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

The name Petrauskas in sign language

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