Maskal

Maskal Meaning & Origin

About Maskal
The surname Maskal is of Ethiopian origin and is derived from the Ge'ez word "maskal," meaning "cross." It is a significant name in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, as "maskal" refers to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, an important religious holiday in Ethiopia. The surname Maskal likely originated as a patronymic or a name given to individuals associated with the celebration of this feast or with religious significance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maskal: 180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 S K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/maskal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maskal in Braille

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

The name Maskal in braille

How to sign the name Maskal using Sign Language

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

The name Maskal in sign language

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