Compas

Compas Meaning & Origin

About Compas
The surname Compas is of French origin and is derived from the word "compas," meaning "compass" in English. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used compasses, which are instruments used for drawing circles or measuring distances. The surname Compas may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a steady or reliable nature, similar to the qualities associated with a compass.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Compas: 376
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,752
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPS
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C05102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 M P AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑmpəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Compas in Braille

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

The name Compas in braille

How to sign the name Compas using Sign Language

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

The name Compas in sign language

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