Hijaz

Hijaz Meaning & Origin

About Hijaz
The surname Hijaz is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "Hijaz," which refers to a region in western Saudi Arabia. The name is primarily associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to this region. It signifies a connection to the historical and cultural heritage of the Hijaz region, which holds great significance in Islamic history as it is home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hijaz: 283
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,392
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HJS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 Z AA0 Z
🌐 IPA
/hijaz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HJS', 'HHS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hijaz in Braille

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

The name Hijaz in braille

How to sign the name Hijaz using Sign Language

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

The name Hijaz in sign language

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