Potrzeba

Potrzeba Meaning & Origin

About Potrzeba
The surname Potrzeba is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "potrzeba," which means "need" or "necessity." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was seen as indispensable or essential in their community or occupation. The surname Potrzeba may also have been given to individuals who were known for their resourcefulness or ability to fulfill the needs of others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Potrzeba: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTRSP
🗽 NYSIIS
PASA
🔊 Soundex
P0362010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW2 T ER0 Z B IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/potrzeba*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTRSP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Potrzeba in Braille

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

The name Potrzeba in braille

How to sign the name Potrzeba using Sign Language

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

The name Potrzeba in sign language

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