Almaguer

Almaguer Meaning & Origin

About Almaguer
The surname Almaguer is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Arabic word "al-maghrabi," meaning "the westerner." It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia in southern Spain during the period of Moorish rule. The name likely referred to individuals who were from or associated with the western part of the region. Over time, the surname Almaguer spread to other Spanish-speaking countries, including Mexico and the Americas, through migration and colonization. Today, it is a relatively common surname among Spanish-speaking populations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Almaguer: 6,023
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,751
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Almaguer 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
ALMKR
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A450206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 L M AA0 G W EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/ɑlmɑgˈwɛr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALMKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Almaguer in Braille

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

The name Almaguer in braille

How to sign the name Almaguer using Sign Language

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

The name Almaguer in sign language

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