Cyr
Cyr Meaning & Origin
About Cyr
The surname Cyr is of French origin and is derived from the given name Cyr, which itself is a shortened form of the name Cyrus. The name Cyrus has ancient Persian roots and means "sun" or "lord." As a surname, Cyr is typically associated with individuals of French-Canadian descent.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cyr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cyr: 11,829
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 3029
- Frequency per 100k people: 4.01
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cyr 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cyr in Braille
Here's how to represent Cyr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cyr using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cyr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
