Smelko

Smelko Meaning & Origin

About Smelko
The surname Smelko is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the word "smelko," which means "brave" or "courageous" in Ukrainian. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a brave or courageous ancestor. The name Smelko signifies strength, bravery, and resilience, reflecting the qualities associated with the individuals who bear this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smelko: 317
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S50420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M EH1 L K OW0
🌐 IPA
/smelko*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMLK', 'XMLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S542

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smelko in Braille

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

The name Smelko in braille

How to sign the name Smelko using Sign Language

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

The name Smelko in sign language

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