Zavadil

Zavadil Meaning & Origin

About Zavadil
The surname Zavadil is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "zavadit," meaning "to hinder" or "to obstruct." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a gatekeeper or a person responsible for closing and securing gates. The name may have been given to individuals who hindered or obstructed the passage of others, possibly in a defensive or protective role.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zavadil: 441
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47966
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zavadil 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
SFTL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z010304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA0 V AA0 D IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/zɑvɑˈdil/
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('SFTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z134

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zavadil in Braille

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

The name Zavadil in braille

How to sign the name Zavadil using Sign Language

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

The name Zavadil in sign language

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