Maas

Maas Meaning & Origin

About Maas
The surname Maas is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "maas," which refers to the river Meuse that flows through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. As a surname, Maas likely originated as a locational name for individuals living near or along the river. It may also have been used as a topographical name for someone who lived in an area characterized by the presence of the river Maas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maas: 9,285
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,818
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 Z
🌐 IPA
/mɑz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maas in Braille

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

The name Maas in braille

How to sign the name Maas using Sign Language

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

The name Maas in sign language

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