Ambrose

Ambrose Meaning & Origin

About Ambrose
The surname Ambrose is of ancient Greek origin and derives from the personal name Ambrosios, meaning "immortal" or "divine." It was a name associated with the gods in Greek mythology, particularly with the god of wine and revelry, Dionysus. The surname Ambrose is therefore believed to have originated as a patronymic, denoting "son of Ambrosios," and has been passed down through generations as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ambrose: 17,178
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,107
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.82

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AMPRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
ANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
A516020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 M B R OW2 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈæmˌbroʊz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AMPRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ambrose in Braille

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

The name Ambrose in braille

How to sign the name Ambrose using Sign Language

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

The name Ambrose in sign language

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