Figa

Figa Meaning & Origin

About Figa
The surname Figa is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "figa," which means "fig" in Italian. In Italian culture, the fig is considered a symbol of fertility and good luck. Therefore, the surname Figa may have originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with figs, either as a grower or someone who had a fondness for the fruit. It is also possible that the surname could have been used as a euphemism for a more explicit or vulgar term in certain contexts.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Figa: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IY1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/figa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Figa in Braille

The image below is how to represent Figa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Figa in braille

How to sign the name Figa using Sign Language

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

The name Figa in sign language

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