Sax

Sax Meaning & Origin

About Sax
The surname Sax is of German origin and is derived from the word "Sachs," which means "Saxon" in Old High German. It is an occupational surname that was originally given to people who were from the region of Saxony in Germany or who were associated with the Saxon people. The name Sax is often associated with individuals who were skilled craftsmen or merchants. Over time, the surname Sax has spread to various parts of the world through migration and has become a relatively common surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sax: 1,676
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,958
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 K S
🌐 IPA
/sæks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sax in Braille

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

The name Sax in braille

How to sign the name Sax using Sign Language

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

The name Sax in sign language

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