Ugas

Ugas Meaning & Origin

About Ugas
The surname Ugas is of Somali origin and is derived from the Somali word "ugax," which means "leader" or "chief." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is based on the name of an ancestor or a respected figure within the community. The surname Ugas is often associated with individuals who held leadership positions or were considered influential in their respective communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ugas: 220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKS
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 G AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ugas*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ugas in Braille

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

The name Ugas in braille

How to sign the name Ugas using Sign Language

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

The name Ugas in sign language

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