Mainguy

Mainguy Meaning & Origin

About Mainguy
The surname Mainguy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "maing" meaning "hand." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a notable or skilled hand, possibly referring to a craftsman or someone who worked with their hands. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mainguy: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mainguy 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
MNK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 N G IY0
🌐 IPA
/mainguy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mainguy in Braille

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

The name Mainguy in braille

How to sign the name Mainguy using Sign Language

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

The name Mainguy in sign language

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