Pensa

Pensa Meaning & Origin

About Pensa
The surname Pensa is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "pensare," meaning "to think" or "to ponder." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was thoughtful or contemplative. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their intellectual or philosophical nature. Over time, the surname Pensa has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pensa: 284
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 N S AH0
🌐 IPA
/pensa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pensa in Braille

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

The name Pensa in braille

How to sign the name Pensa using Sign Language

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

The name Pensa in sign language

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