Iwase

Iwase Meaning & Origin

About Iwase
The surname Iwase is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "iwa" meaning "rock" and "se" meaning "swift" or "quick." This suggests that the surname Iwase could signify someone who is agile or quick like a rock. Another interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the characters "iwa" meaning "rock" and "se" meaning "to live." In this context, the surname Iwase could represent someone who lives near or works with rocks, such as a stonemason or someone living in a rocky area. The exact meaning may vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Iwase: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Iwase 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
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 W EY2 S
🌐 IPA
/iwase*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iwase in Braille

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

The name Iwase in braille

How to sign the name Iwase using Sign Language

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

The name Iwase in sign language

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