Prasek

Prasek Meaning & Origin

About Prasek
The surname Prasek is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "prasek," meaning "dust" or "powder." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or sold powdered substances, such as a druggist or a spice merchant. Over time, the surname Prasek became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prasek: 312
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,873
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 S EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈprɑsɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prasek in Braille

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

The name Prasek in braille

How to sign the name Prasek using Sign Language

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

The name Prasek in sign language

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