Plock

Plock Meaning & Origin

About Plock
The surname Plock is of German origin and is derived from the name of a city in Poland called Płock. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer was from or had some association with the city of Płock. The name Płock itself is derived from the Old Polish word "płot" meaning "fence" or "enclosure," suggesting that the city may have been known for its defensive walls or fortifications. Over time, individuals with the surname Plock may have migrated from Płock to other regions, leading to the spread of the surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Plock: 477
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,957
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/plɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Plock in Braille

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

The name Plock in braille

How to sign the name Plock using Sign Language

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

The name Plock in sign language

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