Soulek

Soulek Meaning & Origin

About Soulek
The surname Soulek is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "soulek," meaning "little barrel" or "keg." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a barrel-like shape. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of barrels or had some association with the occupation. Over time, the surname Soulek has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Soulek: 192
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,115
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 L EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/soulek*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Soulek in Braille

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

The name Soulek in braille

How to sign the name Soulek using Sign Language

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

The name Soulek in sign language

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