Polifka

Polifka Meaning & Origin

About Polifka
The surname Polifka is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "polifkovat," which means "to blow a horn" or "to play a musical instrument." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was a musician or played a wind instrument. The name Polifka signifies a person's association with music and suggests a family history rooted in musical talent or involvement in the musical profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Polifka: 271
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71886
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Polifka based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLFK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH0 L IH1 F K AH0
🌐 IPA
/polifka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Polifka in Braille

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

The name Polifka in braille

How to sign the name Polifka using Sign Language

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

The name Polifka in sign language

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