Pollak

Pollak Meaning & Origin

About Pollak
The surname Pollak is of Czech and Slovak origin and is derived from the word "polák," meaning "Pole" in English. It is an ethnic or regional surname typically used to identify someone of Polish descent or someone who lived near the border between Poland and the Czech or Slovak Republics. The surname Pollak is relatively common among people of Czech, Slovak, and Jewish heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pollak: 3,908
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8453
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 L AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑlək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

Braille Representation

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Braille representation of Pollak

Sign Language Hand Signs

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Sign language representation of Pollak

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