Baraza

Baraza Meaning & Origin

About Baraza
The surname Baraza is of Swahili origin and is commonly found in East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania. It is derived from the Swahili word "baraza," which refers to a gathering or meeting place. The surname Baraza is often associated with individuals who are known for their leadership qualities, as it symbolizes a sense of community and the ability to bring people together for discussions and decision-making.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Baraza: 209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BASA
🔊 Soundex
B06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER0 AA1 Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/baraza*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Baraza in Braille

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

The name Baraza in braille

How to sign the name Baraza using Sign Language

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

The name Baraza in sign language

Numerology