Plazek

Plazek Meaning & Origin

About Plazek
The surname Plazek is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "plaza" which means "beach" in Polish. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a beach or a coastal area. Over time, the surname Plazek may have also been adopted by individuals who migrated from coastal regions to inland areas, retaining their original surname as a way to preserve their identity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Plazek: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLSK
🗽 NYSIIS
PASA
🔊 Soundex
P40202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L EY1 Z IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/plazek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLSK', 'PLTSK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P422

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Plazek in Braille

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

The name Plazek in braille

How to sign the name Plazek using Sign Language

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

The name Plazek in sign language

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