Guana
Guana Meaning & Origin
About Guana
The surname Guana is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "guano," which refers to the excrement of seabirds and bats. It is believed that the surname Guana was originally a nickname given to someone who worked with or collected guano. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Guana can be found primarily in Italy and may have ancestral ties to the guano industry or a connection to coastal regions where seabirds and bats reside.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Guana is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Guana: 100
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 160975
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.03
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Guana 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 Guana is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Guana in Braille
Here's how to represent Guana in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Guana using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Guana using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
