Hoxha

Hoxha Meaning & Origin

About Hoxha
The surname Hoxha is of Albanian origin and is derived from the Arabic word "hoxha" or "hodja," meaning "teacher" or "scholar." It is a title given to Islamic religious leaders, particularly those who have completed their studies in Islamic theology and are qualified to teach and lead religious ceremonies. The surname Hoxha is commonly found among Albanians, especially those with a Muslim background, and signifies a family's connection to the Islamic religious community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoxha: 1,154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,334
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoxha based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HKS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 K S AH0
🌐 IPA
/hoxha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoxha in Braille

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

The name Hoxha in braille

How to sign the name Hoxha using Sign Language

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

The name Hoxha in sign language

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