Sikorsky

Sikorsky Meaning & Origin

About Sikorsky
The surname Sikorsky is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Sikora, which means "titmouse" or "chickadee" in Polish. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the small bird. Over time, the surname Sikorsky became a hereditary family name passed down through generations. Today, it is most commonly associated with the renowned Polish-American aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky, who founded the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sikorsky: 294
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,126
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKRSK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH0 K AO1 R S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/sɪˈkɔrski/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKRSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sikorsky in Braille

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

The name Sikorsky in braille

How to sign the name Sikorsky using Sign Language

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

The name Sikorsky in sign language

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