Encinas

Encinas Meaning & Origin

About Encinas
The surname Encinas is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "encina," which means "holm oak" in Spanish. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or was associated with an area where holm oaks were abundant. The holm oak is a type of evergreen tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. The surname Encinas is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Spain and Mexico.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Encinas: 4,369
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,609
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.48

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANSNS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E520502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 N S IH0 N AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛnsɪnəz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANSNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Encinas in Braille

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

The name Encinas in braille

How to sign the name Encinas using Sign Language

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

The name Encinas in sign language

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