Argyros

Argyros Meaning & Origin

About Argyros
The surname Argyros is of Greek origin and derives from the Greek word "argyros," meaning "silver." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Argyros." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with silver hair or a silversmith by trade. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Argyros can be found worldwide, particularly among Greek communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Argyros: 359
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,836
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Argyros 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
ARJRS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A620602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R G IY0 R OW2 Z
🌐 IPA
/argyros*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARJRS', 'ARKRS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Argyros in Braille

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

The name Argyros in braille

How to sign the name Argyros using Sign Language

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

The name Argyros in sign language

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