Arizona

Arizona Meaning & Origin

About Arizona
The surname Arizona is derived from the Spanish word "arizon," meaning "arid zone" or "desert." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived in or hailed from a desert region, particularly in Spain or Latin America. The name Arizona may also be associated with the American state of the same name, which is known for its arid climate and desert landscapes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Arizona: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARSN
🗽 NYSIIS
ASA
🔊 Soundex
A602050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH2 R IH0 Z OW1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌɛrɪˈzoʊnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arizona in Braille

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

The name Arizona in braille

How to sign the name Arizona using Sign Language

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

The name Arizona in sign language

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