Zisk

Zisk Meaning & Origin

About Zisk
The surname Zisk is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zisk," meaning "profit" or "gain." It is a metonymic occupational name given to someone involved in business or trade, particularly someone who was successful or prosperous. The name may have originally been bestowed upon individuals who were merchants, traders, or entrepreneurs, reflecting their ability to generate profit or wealth.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zisk: 344
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,876
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SSK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 S K
🌐 IPA
/zɪsk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zisk in Braille

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

The name Zisk in braille

How to sign the name Zisk using Sign Language

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

The name Zisk in sign language

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