Maignan

Maignan Meaning & Origin

About Maignan
The surname Maignan is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "maignen," meaning "to manage" or "to handle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled at managing or handling tasks. Over time, individuals with this surname may have been involved in various managerial or administrative roles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maignan: 421
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,824
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 G N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/maignan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNN', 'MKNN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maignan in Braille

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

The name Maignan in braille

How to sign the name Maignan using Sign Language

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

The name Maignan in sign language

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