Surname Overview
“Ma” (媽) is a currently rare surname, pronounced Mā.
Mā Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 31Mā / Ma
Origins
Ethnic Association and Distribution
The surname is found in Luxi, Yunnan, and is a Lisu surname.
Origin and Recorded Distribution
The origin of the surname is unknown; it is found in Taipei, Taiwan, and Beijing, among other places.
Historical Records
Taiwan Record
A record states that the surname exists in Taiwan and includes it among Taiwan’s distinctive surnames.
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