Shonka

Shonka Meaning & Origin

About Shonka
The surname Shonka is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "šonka," meaning "beetle" or "bug." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had beetle-like characteristics or behavior. The name may have been given to individuals who were hardworking, industrious, or had a particular affinity for beetles. Over time, the surname Shonka has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shonka: 424
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,546
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shonka 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
XNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 NG K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɑŋkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shonka in Braille

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

The name Shonka in braille

How to sign the name Shonka using Sign Language

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

The name Shonka in sign language

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