Tyk
Tyk Meaning & Origin
About Tyk
The surname Tyk is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "tykać," meaning "to touch" or "to tap." It is likely that the surname Tyk was originally a nickname given to someone who had a habit of tapping or touching things. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Tyk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Tyk: 129
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 131,379
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tyk 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 Tyk is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Tyk in Braille
Here's how to represent Tyk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Tyk using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Tyk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
