Matanane

Matanane Meaning & Origin

About Matanane
The surname Matanane is of Chamorro origin and is predominantly found in Guam and the Mariana Islands. It is derived from the Chamorro word "matanani," which means "to be watchful" or "to be alert." The surname Matanane is often associated with individuals who possess qualities such as vigilance, attentiveness, and a keen sense of observation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Matanane: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTNN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0305050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 T AH0 N EY2 N
🌐 IPA
/matanane*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M355

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matanane in Braille

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

The name Matanane in braille

How to sign the name Matanane using Sign Language

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

The name Matanane in sign language

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