Inga

Inga Meaning & Origin

About Inga
The surname Inga is of Italian and Spanish origin. It is derived from the given name Inigo, which itself is a variant of Ignatius. The name Inga means "fiery" or "ardent" and is often associated with individuals who possess a passionate and enthusiastic nature. It is a relatively uncommon surname, but can be found in various regions of Italy and Spain.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Inga: 1,049
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,031
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

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ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 NG G AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈiŋgə/
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('ANK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Inga in Braille

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

The name Inga in braille

How to sign the name Inga using Sign Language

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

The name Inga in sign language

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