Mauga

Mauga Meaning & Origin

About Mauga
The surname Mauga is of Samoan origin and is derived from the Samoan word "mauga," which means "mountain" or "hill." It is a common surname among the Samoan people and is often used to denote a person's connection to a specific mountain or hill in Samoa. The name Mauga can also symbolize strength, stability, and resilience, reflecting the characteristics associated with mountains.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mauga: 374
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,990
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/mauga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mauga in Braille

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

The name Mauga in braille

How to sign the name Mauga using Sign Language

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

The name Mauga in sign language

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