Ennis

Ennis Meaning & Origin

About Ennis
The surname Ennis is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Inis," meaning "island." It is a locational surname, typically associated with families who lived near or on an island. The name Ennis is most commonly found in County Clare, Ireland, where the town of Ennis is located. Over time, individuals with the surname Ennis have spread to other parts of Ireland and the world, carrying their ancestral name with them.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ennis: 16,419
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.57

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

Pronunciation

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ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛnɪs/
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('ANS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ennis in Braille

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

The name Ennis in braille

How to sign the name Ennis using Sign Language

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

The name Ennis in sign language

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