Zajac

Zajac Meaning & Origin

About Zajac
The surname Zajac is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "zając," meaning "hare" in English. It is a common occupational surname that was originally given to someone who worked as a hunter or a gamekeeper, specializing in hunting hares. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was swift or agile like a hare. Today, individuals with the surname Zajac can be found worldwide, particularly in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zajac: 5,270
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,444
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.79

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zajac based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SJK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AY1 AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/zaɪək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SJK', 'SHK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zajac in Braille

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

The name Zajac in braille

How to sign the name Zajac using Sign Language

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

The name Zajac in sign language

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