Skolnick

Skolnick Meaning & Origin

About Skolnick
The surname Skolnick is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "skolnik," meaning "synagogue sexton" or "beadle." The Skolnick family name was often given to individuals who held the position of caretaker or administrator of a synagogue, responsible for various religious and administrative duties. The name is primarily found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Skolnick: 1,201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,686
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Skolnick 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
SKLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K OW1 L N IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈskoʊlnɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Skolnick in Braille

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

The name Skolnick in braille

How to sign the name Skolnick using Sign Language

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

The name Skolnick in sign language

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