Augusta

Augusta Meaning & Origin

About Augusta
The surname Augusta is derived from the Latin word "augustus," meaning "venerable" or "majestic." It is a surname of Roman origin, often associated with the title of Augustus, which was given to the first Roman Emperor, Octavian. The name Augusta signifies a person of high status or nobility, reflecting the grandeur and dignity associated with the Roman Empire.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Augusta: 1,028
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,370
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AKST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A020230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 G AH1 S T AH0
🌐 IPA
/Ι™ΛˆgΙ™stΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A223

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Augusta in Braille

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

The name Augusta in braille

How to sign the name Augusta using Sign Language

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

The name Augusta in sign language

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