Pollex

Pollex Meaning & Origin

About Pollex
The surname Pollex is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pollec," meaning "thumb." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a notable or distinctive thumb, or possibly as an occupational name for a skilled craftsman or worker who used their thumb in their trade. The surname Pollex is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pollex: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 L EH0 K S
🌐 IPA
/pollex*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pollex in Braille

The image below is how to represent Pollex in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Pollex in braille

How to sign the name Pollex using Sign Language

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

The name Pollex in sign language

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