Maunakea

Maunakea Meaning & Origin

About Maunakea
The surname Maunakea is of Hawaiian origin and is derived from the words "mauna" meaning "mountain" and "kea" meaning "white" or "light." It is a reference to the prominent Mauna Kea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, known for its snow-capped peak. The surname Maunakea signifies a connection to this sacred mountain and may be associated with individuals or families who have ancestral ties or a deep reverence for the natural beauty and cultural significance of Mauna Kea.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maunakea: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maunakea 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
MNK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO0 N Y AE1 K EY2 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/maunakea*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maunakea in Braille

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

The name Maunakea in braille

How to sign the name Maunakea using Sign Language

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

The name Maunakea in sign language

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