Turok

Turok Meaning & Origin

About Turok
The surname Turok is of Polish and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Polish word "turoΕ„," meaning "a mythical creature" or "a demon." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was believed to possess the characteristics or qualities associated with this mythical creature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Turok: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T UH1 R OW0 K
🌐 IPA
/turok*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Turok in Braille

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

The name Turok in braille

How to sign the name Turok using Sign Language

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

The name Turok in sign language

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