Mean

Mean Meaning & Origin

About Mean
The surname Mean is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese word "min," which means "clever" or "intelligent." It is a relatively common surname among Chinese communities and is often associated with individuals who possess intellectual abilities or wisdom.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mean: 369
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/min/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mean in Braille

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

The name Mean in braille

How to sign the name Mean using Sign Language

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

The name Mean in sign language

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