Rybak

Rybak Meaning & Origin

About Rybak
The surname Rybak is of Polish and Ukrainian origin and is derived from the word "ryba," meaning "fish" in both languages. As a surname, Rybak is an occupational name given to someone who worked as a fisherman or was associated with fishing activities. It is a common surname in Poland and Ukraine, reflecting the historical importance of fishing in these regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rybak: 1,934
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,223
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 B AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪbək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rybak in Braille

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

The name Rybak in braille

How to sign the name Rybak using Sign Language

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

The name Rybak in sign language

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