Queja

Queja Meaning & Origin

About Queja
The surname Queja is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "queja," which means "complaint" or "grievance." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for frequently complaining or expressing dissatisfaction. The surname Queja may have been given to individuals who had a tendency to voice their grievances or had a generally discontented nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Queja: 317
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KJ
🗽 NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K Y UW1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/queja*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJ', 'KH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Queja in Braille

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

The name Queja in braille

How to sign the name Queja using Sign Language

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

The name Queja in sign language

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