Potosky

Potosky Meaning & Origin

About Potosky
The surname Potosky is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "pota," meaning "to drink." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who enjoyed drinking or had a reputation for being a heavy drinker. The suffix "-sky" is a common ending in Polish surnames, indicating a connection to a particular place or region. Therefore, Potosky likely refers to someone from a place associated with drinking or a person known for their drinking habits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Potosky: 274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Potosky 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
PTSK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P03020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH0 T OW1 S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/potosky*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Potosky in Braille

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

The name Potosky in braille

How to sign the name Potosky using Sign Language

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

The name Potosky in sign language

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