Pilewski

Pilewski Meaning & Origin

About Pilewski
The surname Pilewski is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "pilawa," which refers to a type of bird known as the lapwing. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the lapwing, such as agility or a distinctive appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Pilewski can trace their ancestry back to someone who was once known by this bird-related nickname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pilewski: 237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pilewski 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

📇 Metaphone
PLSK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH0 L EH1 F S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/pilewski*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLSK', 'PLFSK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pilewski in Braille

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

The name Pilewski in braille

How to sign the name Pilewski using Sign Language

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

The name Pilewski in sign language

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