Masquelier

Masquelier Meaning & Origin

About Masquelier
The surname Masquelier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "masque," meaning "mask." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold masks. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who wore a mask or had a secretive or mysterious nature. The name Masquelier signifies a connection to the historical trade of mask-making or a characteristic associated with masks.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Masquelier: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Masquelier 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
MSKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAGA
🔊 Soundex
M020406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 S K AH0 W EH2 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/masquelier*/
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('MSKL', 'MSKLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Masquelier in Braille

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

The name Masquelier in braille

How to sign the name Masquelier using Sign Language

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

The name Masquelier in sign language

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