Cagigas

Cagigas Meaning & Origin

About Cagigas
The surname Cagigas is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Basque word "kagiz" meaning "paper." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with paper, such as a papermaker or a scribe. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Cagigas can be found primarily in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in Cantabria and Asturias.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cagigas: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cagigas based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KJKS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C020202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 G IH1 JH AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/cagigas*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJKS', 'KKKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C222

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cagigas in Braille

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

The name Cagigas in braille

How to sign the name Cagigas using Sign Language

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

The name Cagigas in sign language

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