Schovanec

Schovanec Meaning & Origin

About Schovanec
The surname Schovanec is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "šovánek," which means "sparrow." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Šovánek. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a sparrow, such as being small or agile. Over time, the surname Schovanec has been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schovanec: 184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schovanec 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
XFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2010502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 V AH0 N IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/schovanec*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S215

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schovanec in Braille

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

The name Schovanec in braille

How to sign the name Schovanec using Sign Language

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

The name Schovanec in sign language

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