Smalec

Smalec Meaning & Origin

About Smalec
The surname Smalec is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "smalec," which means "lard" or "fat." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or sold lard, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone who had a plump or fatty appearance. The surname Smalec is relatively rare and is primarily found in Poland and among Polish communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smalec: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S50402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M AE1 L EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/smalec*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMLK', 'XMLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S542

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smalec in Braille

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

The name Smalec in braille

How to sign the name Smalec using Sign Language

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

The name Smalec in sign language

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