Vanga

Vanga Meaning & Origin

About Vanga
The surname Vanga is of Bulgarian and Macedonian origin. It is derived from the Bulgarian word "vanga," meaning "hoe" or "spade." This surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a farmer or a laborer in the fields. The name Vanga is relatively common in Bulgaria and Macedonia, and it is often associated with individuals who have a strong connection to agriculture or rural life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vanga: 232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNK
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 NG G AH0
🌐 IPA
/vanga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vanga in Braille

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

The name Vanga in braille

How to sign the name Vanga using Sign Language

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

The name Vanga in sign language

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