Zapalac

Zapalac Meaning & Origin

About Zapalac
The surname Zapalac is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "zapalac," meaning "to ignite" or "to light." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a fire starter or a person who lit and maintained fires, such as a fireman or a torchbearer. The name Zapalac signifies a connection to the profession or task of igniting or lighting fires.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zapalac: 555
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,607
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zapalac 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
SPLK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z010402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AH0 P AA1 L AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/zəˈpɑlək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zapalac in Braille

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

The name Zapalac in braille

How to sign the name Zapalac using Sign Language

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

The name Zapalac in sign language

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