Pouk

Pouk Meaning & Origin

About Pouk
The surname Pouk is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "puk," meaning "knock" or "tap." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a knocker or a person who tapped on doors or gates. The surname Pouk may have been given to individuals who were doorkeepers, messengers, or even locksmiths. Over time, variations of the surname may have emerged as families migrated and adapted to different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pouk: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AW1 K
🌐 IPA
/pouk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pouk in Braille

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

The name Pouk in braille

How to sign the name Pouk using Sign Language

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

The name Pouk in sign language

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