Eros

Eros Meaning & Origin

About Eros
The surname Eros is derived from the Greek word "eros," which means "love" or "passion." It is a name associated with the Greek god of love, Eros, who was often depicted as a mischievous and playful figure. The surname Eros likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their amorous or passionate nature, or it could have been given to someone who worked in a profession related to love or romance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eros: 266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 R AA0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪrɑs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eros in Braille

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

The name Eros in braille

How to sign the name Eros using Sign Language

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

The name Eros in sign language

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