Maenza

Maenza Meaning & Origin

About Maenza
The surname Maenza is of Italian origin and is primarily found in the Lazio region of central Italy. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "magnus," meaning "great" or "large." As a surname, Maenza likely originated as a nickname for someone who was physically large or had a commanding presence. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maenza: 448
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNASA
🔊 Soundex
M0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 EH1 N Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/mɑˈɛnzə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maenza in Braille

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

The name Maenza in braille

How to sign the name Maenza using Sign Language

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

The name Maenza in sign language

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