Mages

Mages Meaning & Origin

About Mages
The surname Mages is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "magus," meaning "magician" or "sorcerer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who practiced magic or had a mystical or supernatural quality. Over time, the surname Mages may have been adopted by individuals who were believed to possess special powers or skills, or it could have been given to those who worked in occupations associated with magic or the occult.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mages: 715
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,236
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MJS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 JH IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeΙͺΚ€Ιͺz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MJS', 'MKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mages in Braille

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

The name Mages in braille

How to sign the name Mages using Sign Language

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

The name Mages in sign language

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