Measles

Measles Meaning & Origin

About Measles
The surname Measles is derived from the Middle English word "mesel," meaning "leper" or "person afflicted with leprosy." It was likely used as a derogatory nickname for someone who had a physical ailment or was considered unclean or undesirable. Over time, the surname Measles may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the disease or had a similar appearance or behavior. However, it is important to note that surnames can have multiple origins and meanings, and individual cases may vary.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Measles: 223
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSLS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IY1 Z AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈmizəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Measles in Braille

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

The name Measles in braille

How to sign the name Measles using Sign Language

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

The name Measles in sign language

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