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.
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The surname Achilles is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Achilles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.