Addis

Addis Meaning & Origin

About Addis
The surname Addis is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ad," meaning "noble" or "nobleman." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Addis. Over time, the surname Addis has evolved and spread to various English-speaking countries, often with different spellings, but it still retains its association with nobility and distinction.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Addis: 3,574
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,135
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 D IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑdɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Addis in Braille

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

The name Addis in braille

How to sign the name Addis using Sign Language

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

The name Addis in sign language

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