Zilka

Zilka Meaning & Origin

About Zilka
The surname Zilka is of Czech origin and is derived from the word "zilka," which means "small bell" in Czech. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either made or used small bells. The name may have been given to a bellmaker or someone who lived near a bell tower. Over time, the surname Zilka has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zilka: 706
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,562
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zilka 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
SLK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 L K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɪlkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zilka in Braille

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

The name Zilka in braille

How to sign the name Zilka using Sign Language

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

The name Zilka in sign language

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