Ambrosius

Ambrosius Meaning & Origin

About Ambrosius
The surname Ambrosius is derived from the Latin name Ambrosius, which means "immortal" or "divine." It is of ancient Greek origin and was often given as a personal name to individuals believed to possess godlike qualities or to be favored by the gods. As a surname, Ambrosius likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Ambrosius. Today, individuals with the surname Ambrosius can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries influenced by Latin or Greek culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ambrosius: 557
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,486
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ambrosius based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMPRSS
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A5160202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 M B R AH0 S IY0 IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈæmbrəsiɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMPRSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ambrosius in Braille

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

The name Ambrosius in braille

How to sign the name Ambrosius using Sign Language

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

The name Ambrosius in sign language

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