Maus

Maus Meaning & Origin

About Maus
The surname Maus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mus," meaning "mouse." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had mouse-like characteristics, such as being small or quick. The surname Maus may have also been used as a metonymic occupational name for someone who caught or dealt with mice. Over time, the surname Maus has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maus: 3,997
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,288
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 Z
🌐 IPA
/mɔz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maus in Braille

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

The name Maus in braille

How to sign the name Maus using Sign Language

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

The name Maus in sign language

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