Cyrus

Cyrus Meaning & Origin

About Cyrus
The surname Cyrus is derived from the given name Cyrus, which has its roots in ancient Persia. The name Cyrus means "sun" or "sun-like" in Persian. It is believed to have been a title given to the Persian kings, symbolizing their radiant and powerful nature. As a surname, Cyrus may indicate a family's ancestral connection to Persia or signify a person with qualities associated with the sun, such as brightness, warmth, or leadership.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cyrus: 4,557
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7322
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.54

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AY1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈsaɪrəs/
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('SRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cyrus in Braille

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

The name Cyrus in braille

How to sign the name Cyrus using Sign Language

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

The name Cyrus in sign language

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