Figeroa

Figeroa Meaning & Origin

About Figeroa
The surname Figeroa is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin word "ficus," meaning "fig tree." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the region of Andalusia in Spain. The name Figeroa is often found among Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Spain during the Spanish Inquisition. Today, it is a relatively common surname in Spanish-speaking countries and is also found among Hispanic communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Figeroa: 1,233
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FJR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F02060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 G ER0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/figeroa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FJR', 'FKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Figeroa in Braille

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

The name Figeroa in braille

How to sign the name Figeroa using Sign Language

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

The name Figeroa in sign language

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