Plavcan

Plavcan Meaning & Origin

About Plavcan
The surname Plavcan is of Slovak origin and is derived from the word "plavčan," meaning "swimmer" or "diver." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a swimmer or diver, possibly in a river or lake. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in swimming or diving activities, or it could have been a nickname for someone who had a physical resemblance or a particular affinity for water-related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Plavcan: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLFKN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P401205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L AE1 V K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/plavcan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLFKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Plavcan in Braille

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

The name Plavcan in braille

How to sign the name Plavcan using Sign Language

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

The name Plavcan in sign language

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