Mahogany

Mahogany Meaning & Origin

About Mahogany
The surname Mahogany is derived from the English word "mahogany," which refers to a type of tropical hardwood known for its rich, reddish-brown color and durability. As a surname, Mahogany likely originated as a nickname for someone with a complexion or hair color resembling the wood, or perhaps for someone who worked with or traded in mahogany. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is primarily found in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mahogany: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MHKN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 HH AA1 G AH0 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/məˈhɑgəni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MHKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mahogany in Braille

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

The name Mahogany in braille

How to sign the name Mahogany using Sign Language

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

The name Mahogany in sign language

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