Plotkin

Plotkin Meaning & Origin

About Plotkin
The surname Plotkin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "plotke," meaning "gossip" or "rumor." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was talkative or enjoyed spreading news and information. The surname Plotkin is relatively common among Ashkenazi Jews and can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Eastern Europe and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Plotkin: 2,306
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,241
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTKN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P403205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L AA1 T K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈplɑtkɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Plotkin in Braille

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

The name Plotkin in braille

How to sign the name Plotkin using Sign Language

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

The name Plotkin in sign language

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