Pernas

Pernas Meaning & Origin

About Pernas
The surname Pernas is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "perna," which means "leg" in Spanish. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with strong or prominent legs. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their physical strength or agility, or it could have been used to describe someone with a distinctive leg feature. Over time, the surname Pernas became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pernas: 349
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,182
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 N AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/pernas*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pernas in Braille

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

The name Pernas in braille

How to sign the name Pernas using Sign Language

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

The name Pernas in sign language

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