Azuma

Azuma Meaning & Origin

About Azuma
The surname Azuma is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it means "east" or "eastern" in Japanese, derived from the characters "a" (meaning "morning" or "daybreak") and "zuma" (meaning "dwelling" or "residence"). It can also be associated with the concept of the rising sun, symbolizing hope, new beginnings, and the direction of the sunrise. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family or region.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Azuma: 306
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,891
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASM
🗽 NYSIIS
ASANA
🔊 Soundex
A2050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 Z UW1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/azuma*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Azuma in Braille

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

The name Azuma in braille

How to sign the name Azuma using Sign Language

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

The name Azuma in sign language

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