Makuta

Makuta Meaning & Origin

About Makuta
The surname Makuta is of Bantu origin and is commonly found in the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding regions. It is derived from the word "makuta," which means "chief" or "ruler" in the Kikongo language. The surname Makuta is often associated with individuals who hold positions of authority or leadership within their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Makuta: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K UW1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/makuta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makuta in Braille

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

The name Makuta in braille

How to sign the name Makuta using Sign Language

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

The name Makuta in sign language

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