Pletka

Pletka Meaning & Origin

About Pletka
The surname Pletka is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "pletka," meaning "gossip" or "rumor." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for spreading gossip or engaging in idle talk. The name may have been given to individuals who were talkative or had a tendency to share information or stories with others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pletka: 236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P40320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L EH1 T K AH0
🌐 IPA
/pletka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pletka in Braille

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

The name Pletka in braille

How to sign the name Pletka using Sign Language

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

The name Pletka in sign language

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