Zlotnik

Zlotnik Meaning & Origin

About Zlotnik
The surname Zlotnik is of Polish and Jewish origin, derived from the Polish word "złotnik" meaning "goldsmith" or "jeweler." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked with gold or were involved in the jewelry trade. The name likely originated from the Middle Ages when goldsmiths held an esteemed position in society due to their craftsmanship and the value of their work. Over time, the surname Zlotnik has been passed down through generations, signifying a family's ancestral connection to the goldsmith profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zlotnik: 246
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,788
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zlotnik 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
SLTNK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z403502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z L AA1 T N IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/zlotnik*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLTNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zlotnik in Braille

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

The name Zlotnik in braille

How to sign the name Zlotnik using Sign Language

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

The name Zlotnik in sign language

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