Neguse

Neguse Meaning & Origin

About Neguse
The surname Neguse is of Ethiopian origin and is derived from the Amharic word "negus," meaning "king" or "ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor who held a position of authority or was considered noble. The surname Neguse is commonly found among the Amhara people of Ethiopia and signifies a connection to royalty or leadership.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neguse: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKS
🔊 Soundex
N02020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH0 G EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/neguse*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neguse in Braille

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

The name Neguse in braille

How to sign the name Neguse using Sign Language

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

The name Neguse in sign language

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