Macharia

Macharia Meaning & Origin

About Macharia
The surname Macharia is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "mũchiri" which means "one who mends" or "one who repairs." The name is often associated with individuals who are skilled in fixing or repairing things, symbolizing their resourcefulness and ability to solve problems.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macharia: 476
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,026
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 SH EH1 R IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/macharia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macharia in Braille

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

The name Macharia in braille

How to sign the name Macharia using Sign Language

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

The name Macharia in sign language

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