Szakal

Szakal Meaning & Origin

About Szakal
The surname Szakal is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the word "szakál," meaning "jackal" in English. It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a jackal, such as cunning, slyness, or a resemblance to the animal. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were skilled hunters or had a reputation for being resourceful and clever.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Szakal: 252
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/szakal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKL', 'XKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S224

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Szakal in Braille

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

The name Szakal in braille

How to sign the name Szakal using Sign Language

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

The name Szakal in sign language

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