Puc

Puc Meaning & Origin

About Puc
The surname Puc is of Slovenian origin and is derived from the Slovene word "pucati," meaning "to shoot" or "to fire." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in archery or firearms. The surname Puc may have been initially used to denote a skilled archer or a person associated with the use of firearms. Over time, it has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Puc: 350
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,042
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH1 K
🌐 IPA
/puc*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Puc in Braille

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

The name Puc in braille

How to sign the name Puc using Sign Language

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

The name Puc in sign language

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