Za

Za Meaning & Origin

About Za
The surname Za is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "zā" (杂), which means "mixed" or "miscellaneous." It is a relatively rare surname and is often found among the Chinese diaspora. The name may have been given to individuals or families who had diverse or mixed backgrounds, or it could have been adopted as a way to represent a variety of skills or talents within a community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Za: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA1
🌐 IPA
/za*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Za in Braille

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

The name Za in braille

How to sign the name Za using Sign Language

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

The name Za in sign language

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