Mask

Mask Meaning & Origin

About Mask
The surname Mask is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "masc," meaning "mesh" or "net." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or enclosure, possibly referring to a place where nets were used for fishing or hunting. The surname Mask may also have been a nickname for someone who wore a mask or had a distinctive facial feature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mask: 3,395
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,573
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 S K
🌐 IPA
/mæsk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mask in Braille

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

The name Mask in braille

How to sign the name Mask using Sign Language

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

The name Mask in sign language

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