Erasmus

Erasmus Meaning & Origin

About Erasmus
The surname Erasmus is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek name "Erasmios," meaning "beloved" or "desired." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants or followers of someone named Erasmus. The name Erasmus gained popularity in the Middle Ages due to the influence of the Christian humanist and scholar Desiderius Erasmus, whose works had a significant impact on European intellectual and religious thought. Today, the surname Erasmus is found primarily in the Netherlands and South Africa, reflecting the historical and cultural connections to the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Erasmus: 281
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Erasmus 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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🔊 Soundex
E602502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 R AE1 Z M AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ɪˈræzməs/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Erasmus in Braille

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

The name Erasmus in braille

How to sign the name Erasmus using Sign Language

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

The name Erasmus in sign language

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