Demetrius

Demetrius Meaning & Origin

About Demetrius
The surname Demetrius is derived from the Greek given name Demetrios, which means "follower of Demeter." Demeter was the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. Therefore, the surname Demetrius likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was a descendant or follower of someone named Demetrios. It is a relatively common surname in Greek-speaking regions and is also found in various other cultures due to historical migrations and assimilation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Demetrius: 511
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,455
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

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πŸ—½ NYSIIS
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πŸ”Š Soundex
D0503602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 M IY1 T R IY0 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/dΙͺˈmitriΙ™s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Demetrius in Braille

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

The name Demetrius in braille

How to sign the name Demetrius using Sign Language

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

The name Demetrius in sign language

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