Iraheta

Iraheta Meaning & Origin

About Iraheta
The surname Iraheta is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Basque word "iraitza," meaning "thorn." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a thorny area or had some association with thorns. Over time, the surname Iraheta has spread to various Spanish-speaking countries, particularly El Salvador, where it is a relatively common surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Iraheta: 3,182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,132
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARHT
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 R AA0 HH EH1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/iraheta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARHT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iraheta in Braille

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

The name Iraheta in braille

How to sign the name Iraheta using Sign Language

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

The name Iraheta in sign language

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