Svec

Svec Meaning & Origin

About Svec
The surname Svec is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "Svec," meaning "torchbearer" or "torchlight." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who carried a torch or was involved in the lighting industry. The name may have been given to individuals who held the responsibility of lighting streets, processions, or events during the medieval period. Over time, the surname Svec has spread beyond Czech borders and can be found in various countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Svec: 1,313
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20263
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S V EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/svɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Svec in Braille

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

The name Svec in braille

How to sign the name Svec using Sign Language

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

The name Svec in sign language

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