Trotsky

Trotsky Meaning & Origin

About Trotsky
The surname Trotsky is of Russian origin and is derived from the word "trotskii," meaning "crossroads" or "intersection." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who lived near a crossroads or had a significant role in decision-making. The surname gained prominence due to its association with the revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky, who played a crucial role in the Russian Revolution and the early Soviet Union.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Trotsky: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRTSK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T60320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R AA1 T S K IY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈtrɑtˌski/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRTSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trotsky in Braille

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

The name Trotsky in braille

How to sign the name Trotsky using Sign Language

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

The name Trotsky in sign language

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