Pyka

Pyka Meaning & Origin

About Pyka
The surname Pyka is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "pykać," which means "to peck" or "to pick." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a habit of pecking or picking at things. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Pyka can be found primarily in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pyka: 588
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37792
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pyka based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɪkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pyka in Braille

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

The name Pyka in braille

How to sign the name Pyka using Sign Language

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

The name Pyka in sign language

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