Urzua

Urzua Meaning & Origin

About Urzua
The surname Urzua is of Basque origin and is derived from the Basque word "ur" meaning "water" and the suffix "-zua" meaning "abundance." Therefore, the surname Urzua can be interpreted to mean "abundance of water" or "place near water." It is a toponymic surname, often associated with individuals or families who lived near bodies of water or in regions with a significant water source.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Urzua: 1,757
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,385
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARS
🗽 NYSIIS
UASA
🔊 Soundex
U620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER0 UW1 Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/urzua*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Urzua in Braille

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

The name Urzua in braille

How to sign the name Urzua using Sign Language

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

The name Urzua in sign language

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