Babauta

Babauta Meaning & Origin

About Babauta
The surname Babauta is of Chamorro origin and is predominantly found in the Mariana Islands, particularly in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. The name is derived from the Chamorro word "babauta," which means "to fish." It is believed that the surname was originally given to families who were skilled or involved in fishing activities, reflecting the importance of fishing in the Chamorro culture and way of life. Today, the surname Babauta serves as a reminder of the ancestral connection to the fishing traditions and heritage of the Chamorro people.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Babauta: 510
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PPT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B01030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA0 B AW0 T AA1
🌐 IPA
/babauta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Babauta in Braille

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

The name Babauta in braille

How to sign the name Babauta using Sign Language

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

The name Babauta in sign language

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