Maw

Maw Meaning & Origin

About Maw
The surname Maw is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived by a hill or mound, derived from the Old English word "maw" meaning "stomach" or "belly." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone with a large or voracious appetite. Another possibility is that it is a variant of the surname Maughan, derived from the Old Irish name Mathghamhain, meaning "bear." The exact meaning of the surname Maw would depend on its specific origin and context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maw: 1,250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1
🌐 IPA
/mɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M', 'MF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maw in Braille

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

The name Maw in braille

How to sign the name Maw using Sign Language

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

The name Maw in sign language

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