Messing

Messing Meaning & Origin

About Messing
The surname Messing is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "messen," meaning "to measure." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a measurer or a surveyor. The name may have also been used to denote someone who was precise or meticulous in their work.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Messing: 2,530
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12289
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.86

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Messing based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSNK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 S IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛsɪŋ/
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('MSNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Messing in Braille

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

The name Messing in braille

How to sign the name Messing using Sign Language

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

The name Messing in sign language

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