Mensah

Mensah Meaning & Origin

About Mensah
The surname Mensah is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "mensa," which means "third-born son." Therefore, the surname Mensah is often associated with individuals who are the third-born sons in their families. However, it is important to note that surnames can have multiple origins and meanings, and this explanation may not apply to all individuals with the surname Mensah.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mensah: 4,209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 N S AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛnsə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mensah in Braille

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

The name Mensah in braille

How to sign the name Mensah using Sign Language

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

The name Mensah in sign language

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