Achilles

Achilles Meaning & Origin

About Achilles
The surname Achilles is derived from the ancient Greek name "Achilleus," which means "pain" or "grief." It is believed to have originated from the mythological hero Achilles, who was known for his strength and valor in the Trojan War. The surname Achilles likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Achilles, or it could have been adopted as a surname by individuals who admired or identified with the heroic qualities associated with the name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Achilles: 634
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,489
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AXLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A20402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 K IH1 L IY0 Z
🌐 IPA
/Ι™ΛˆkΙͺliz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AXLS', 'AKLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Achilles in Braille

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

The name Achilles in braille

How to sign the name Achilles using Sign Language

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

The name Achilles in sign language

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