Plotnikov

Plotnikov Meaning & Origin

About Plotnikov
The surname Plotnikov is derived from the Russian word "plotnik," which means "carpenter." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as carpenters or woodworkers. The suffix "-ov" indicates "son of," so Plotnikov can be translated as "son of the carpenter." This surname is common in Russia and other Slavic countries, and it signifies a family's ancestral connection to the carpentry profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Plotnikov: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTNKF
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P40350201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L AA1 T N IH0 K AA0 V
🌐 IPA
/plotnikov*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTNKF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Plotnikov in Braille

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

The name Plotnikov in braille

How to sign the name Plotnikov using Sign Language

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

The name Plotnikov in sign language

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