Messmann

Messmann Meaning & Origin

About Messmann
The surname Messmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "messe" meaning "mass" and the occupational suffix "-mann" meaning "man." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who was involved in the organization or administration of religious masses or ceremonies, such as a church official or a sacristan. Over time, the surname may have also been adopted by individuals who attended or participated in masses regularly.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Messmann: 252
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/messmann*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Messmann in Braille

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

The name Messmann in braille

How to sign the name Messmann using Sign Language

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

The name Messmann in sign language

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