Maiman

Maiman Meaning & Origin

About Maiman
The surname Maiman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "mayim," meaning "water." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or lived near water, such as a fisherman or a water carrier. The name Maiman may also have been given to individuals who were associated with the ritual use of water in Jewish religious ceremonies.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maiman: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maiman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MMN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/maiman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maiman in Braille

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

The name Maiman in braille

How to sign the name Maiman using Sign Language

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

The name Maiman in sign language

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