Svoboda

Svoboda Meaning & Origin

About Svoboda
The surname Svoboda is of Czech and Slovak origin and is derived from the word "svoboda," meaning "freedom" in both languages. It is a common surname in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and it likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their independent or free-spirited nature. The name Svoboda is also associated with the ideals of liberty and independence, reflecting the historical and cultural significance of these values in Czech and Slovak societies.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Svoboda: 5,686
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,043
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.93

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFPT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S101030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S V OW0 B OW1 D AH0
🌐 IPA
/svoʊˈboʊdə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S113

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Svoboda in Braille

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

The name Svoboda in braille

How to sign the name Svoboda using Sign Language

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

The name Svoboda in sign language

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