Iznaga

Iznaga Meaning & Origin

About Iznaga
The surname Iznaga is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Arabic word "iznaga," meaning "cane" or "reed." It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. The name was likely given to individuals who lived near or worked with cane or reed plants. Over time, the surname Iznaga spread to other Spanish-speaking regions, including Cuba, where it became prominent among the Cuban aristocracy. Today, the surname Iznaga is relatively rare but can still be found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Iznaga: 100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 160,975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Iznaga 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
ASNK
🗽 NYSIIS
IASA
🔊 Soundex
I25020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 Z N AA1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/iznaga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iznaga in Braille

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

The name Iznaga in braille

How to sign the name Iznaga using Sign Language

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

The name Iznaga in sign language

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