Mathenge

Mathenge Meaning & Origin

About Mathenge
The surname Mathenge is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "mathenge," which refers to a type of tree known as the "prickly pear" or "cactus tree" in English. The name Mathenge is often associated with strength, resilience, and adaptability, as the tree itself is known for its ability to survive in harsh environments.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mathenge: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M0NJ
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 TH IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/mathenge*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M0NJ', 'MTNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mathenge in Braille

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

The name Mathenge in braille

How to sign the name Mathenge using Sign Language

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

The name Mathenge in sign language

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