Skalka

Skalka Meaning & Origin

About Skalka
The surname Skalka is of Czech and Slovak origin. It is derived from the word "skΓ‘la," which means "rock" or "cliff" in Czech and Slovak. As a surname, Skalka likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on a rocky or cliffy area. It may have also been a nickname for someone with a strong or sturdy personality, likened to the strength and solidity of a rock.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skalka: 344
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,876
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SKLK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S20420
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AO1 L K AH0
🌐 IPA
/skalka*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SKLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skalka in Braille

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

The name Skalka in braille

How to sign the name Skalka using Sign Language

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

The name Skalka in sign language

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