Avis

Avis Meaning & Origin

About Avis
The surname Avis is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "avis" meaning "bird," and could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a bird in some way. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent bird's nest or a bird sanctuary. Another possibility is that it originated as a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Avice, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Avis, meaning "desired" or "wished for." Overall, the surname Avis is associated with avian symbolism and could have various origins depending on the specific family.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Avis: 2,156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.73

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Avis 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
AFS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 V IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈeɪvɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Avis in Braille

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

The name Avis in braille

How to sign the name Avis using Sign Language

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

The name Avis in sign language

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