Sokol

Sokol Meaning & Origin

About Sokol
The surname Sokol is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "sokol," meaning "falcon" in several Slavic languages. As a surname, Sokol is often associated with the qualities and symbolism of the falcon, such as agility, speed, and keen vision. It is a relatively common surname in Slavic countries and may have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed falcon-like characteristics or had a connection to falconry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sokol: 5,559
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,158
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.88

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sokol 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
SKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsoʊkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sokol in Braille

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

The name Sokol in braille

How to sign the name Sokol using Sign Language

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

The name Sokol in sign language

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