Maskew

Maskew Meaning & Origin

About Maskew
The surname Maskew is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "masco," meaning "witch" or "sorcerer." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was thought to possess magical or supernatural powers. Over time, the spelling of the surname evolved to Maskew. Today, individuals with the surname Maskew can trace their ancestry back to those who were associated with witchcraft or were believed to have mystical abilities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maskew: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maskew 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
MSK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 S K Y UW0
🌐 IPA
/maskew*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSK', 'MSKF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maskew in Braille

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

The name Maskew in braille

How to sign the name Maskew using Sign Language

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

The name Maskew in sign language

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