Vukov

Vukov Meaning & Origin

About Vukov
The surname Vukov is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "vuk," meaning "wolf" in several Slavic languages. As a surname, Vukov likely originated as a patronymic or a nickname for someone with wolf-like characteristics or traits associated with wolves, such as bravery, cunning, or fierceness. It is a relatively common surname in countries with Slavic heritage, such as Croatia, Serbia, and Bulgaria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vukov: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKF
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V UW1 K AO0 V
🌐 IPA
/vukov*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vukov in Braille

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

The name Vukov in braille

How to sign the name Vukov using Sign Language

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

The name Vukov in sign language

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