Nagao

Nagao Meaning & Origin

About Nagao
The surname Nagao is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "na" meaning "long" or "enduring" and "gao" meaning "face" or "expression." This suggests that the surname Nagao could signify someone with a long-lasting or enduring expression. Another interpretation is that it is derived from the place name Nagao, which refers to a village or area with a long slope or hill. Therefore, the surname Nagao could also indicate someone who originated from such a place.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nagao: 541
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NK
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 G AA1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/nɑˈgɑoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nagao in Braille

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

The name Nagao in braille

How to sign the name Nagao using Sign Language

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

The name Nagao in sign language

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