Shostak

Shostak Meaning & Origin

About Shostak
The surname Shostak is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shuster," meaning "shoemaker" or "cobbler." It is a occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as shoemakers or were associated with the shoemaking trade. The name Shostak is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shostak: 595
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,442
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XSTK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S02302
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 S T AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒΙ‘stΙ™k/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XSTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shostak in Braille

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

The name Shostak in braille

How to sign the name Shostak using Sign Language

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

The name Shostak in sign language

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