Repko

Repko Meaning & Origin

About Repko
The surname Repko is of Polish and Ukrainian origin. It is derived from the Polish word "repka" or the Ukrainian word "repka," both meaning "turnip." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold turnips or had some association with the vegetable. Over time, the name Repko became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Repko: 993
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,020
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 P K OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛpkoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Repko in Braille

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

The name Repko in braille

How to sign the name Repko using Sign Language

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

The name Repko in sign language

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