Stankovic

Stankovic Meaning & Origin

About Stankovic
The surname Stankovic is of Serbian origin and is derived from the word "stank," meaning "stench" or "bad smell." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had an unpleasant odor or worked in a profession associated with strong smells, such as a tanner or a butcher. Over time, the surname Stankovic became hereditary and passed down through generations, losing its original literal meaning and becoming a common Serbian surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stankovic: 551
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,837
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STNKFK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S30520102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AE1 NG K AH0 V IH0 CH
🌐 IPA
/stankovic*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STNKFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stankovic in Braille

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

The name Stankovic in braille

How to sign the name Stankovic using Sign Language

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

The name Stankovic in sign language

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