Massing

Massing Meaning & Origin

About Massing
The surname Massing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "masse," meaning "measure" or "quantity." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in measuring or weighing goods, such as a merchant or a market official. Over time, the surname Massing has evolved and may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered to have a large or imposing physical presence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Massing: 385
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,667
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSNK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 S IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæsɪŋ/
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('MSNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Massing in Braille

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

The name Massing in braille

How to sign the name Massing using Sign Language

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

The name Massing in sign language

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