Mensch

Mensch Meaning & Origin

About Mensch
The surname Mensch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mensch," meaning "human" or "person." It is a surname that was often used to denote someone who was considered to be a good or honorable person, emphasizing their human qualities. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their kindness, integrity, or moral character. As a surname, Mensch can be seen as a testament to the positive qualities associated with being a decent human being.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mensch: 1,406
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mensch in Braille

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

The name Mensch in braille

How to sign the name Mensch using Sign Language

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

The name Mensch in sign language

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