Mengistu

Mengistu Meaning & Origin

About Mengistu
The surname Mengistu is of Ethiopian origin and is derived from the Amharic word "mengist," meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome." It is a patronymic surname, typically given to individuals whose ancestors were known for their bravery, leadership, or military achievements. The name Mengistu signifies a proud and victorious lineage, reflecting the historical significance of conquest and triumph in Ethiopian culture.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mengistu: 674
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,772
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MNJST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0520230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH2 NG G IY1 S T UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˌmΙ›Ε‹Λˆgistu/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MNJST', 'MNKST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mengistu in Braille

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

The name Mengistu in braille

How to sign the name Mengistu using Sign Language

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

The name Mengistu in sign language

Numerology