Straka

Straka Meaning & Origin

About Straka
The surname Straka is of Czech and Slovak origin and is derived from the word "straka," which means "magpie" in both languages. It is a descriptive surname given to someone who either resembled a magpie in appearance or had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being talkative or having a fondness for shiny objects. The surname Straka is relatively common in Czech Republic and Slovakia.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Straka: 3,013
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.02

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S36020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R AA1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈstrΙ‘kΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Straka in Braille

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

The name Straka in braille

How to sign the name Straka using Sign Language

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

The name Straka in sign language

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