Mauss

Mauss Meaning & Origin

About Mauss
The surname Mauss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mūs," 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 Mauss may have been given to individuals who were agile or had a timid nature resembling that of a mouse. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mauss: 478
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,872
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mauss in Braille

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

The name Mauss in braille

How to sign the name Mauss using Sign Language

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

The name Mauss in sign language

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