Pushkin

Pushkin Meaning & Origin

About Pushkin
The surname Pushkin is of Russian origin and is derived from the word "pushka," meaning "cannon." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with cannons, either as a soldier or a cannon maker. The surname gained prominence due to the renowned Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, whose works have had a significant impact on Russian literature and culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pushkin: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PXKN
🗽 NYSIIS
PASA
🔊 Soundex
P020205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P UH1 SH K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpʊʃkɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pushkin in Braille

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

The name Pushkin in braille

How to sign the name Pushkin using Sign Language

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

The name Pushkin in sign language

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