Resnick

Resnick Meaning & Origin

About Resnick
The surname Resnick is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "resnik," meaning "judge" or "magistrate." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person who held a position of authority in the Jewish community, such as a judge or a rabbi. The name Resnick is relatively common among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Resnick: 4,647
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7191
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.58

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Resnick 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
RSNK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R02502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 Z N IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛznɪk/
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('RSNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Resnick in Braille

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

The name Resnick in braille

How to sign the name Resnick using Sign Language

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

The name Resnick in sign language

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