About Cyril
The surname Cyril is derived from the given name Cyril, which has its roots in Greek. It is derived from the Greek name Kyrillos, meaning "lordly" or "masterful." The name Cyril was popularized by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, a prominent theologian and bishop in the 5th century. As a surname, Cyril is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to Greece or Eastern Europe.
The surname Cyril is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cyril based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cyril in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cyril using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.