Demetriou

Demetriou Meaning & Origin

About Demetriou
The surname Demetriou is of Greek origin and is derived from the given name Demetrios, which means "follower of Demeter." Demeter was the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. Therefore, the surname Demetriou likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was a descendant or follower of someone named Demetrios. It is a common surname in Cyprus and Greece and is often associated with individuals of Greek Cypriot or Greek heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Demetriou: 612
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,525
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Demetriou 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

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πŸ—½ NYSIIS
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πŸ”Š Soundex
D050360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 M EH0 T R IY1 UW0
🌐 IPA
/dΙͺmΙ›Λˆtriu/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Demetriou in Braille

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

The name Demetriou in braille

How to sign the name Demetriou using Sign Language

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

The name Demetriou in sign language

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