Taira

Taira Meaning & Origin

About Taira
The surname Taira is of Japanese origin and is derived from the ancient Japanese clan name Taira. The Taira clan was one of the most powerful and influential clans during the Heian period in Japan (794-1185). The name Taira is often associated with nobility and warrior status, as the clan played a significant role in the country's history. Today, the surname Taira is still found in Japan and is a reminder of the clan's historical prominence and legacy.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Taira: 701
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,750
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA0 IH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/tɑˈɪrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taira in Braille

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

The name Taira in braille

How to sign the name Taira using Sign Language

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

The name Taira in sign language

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