About Idriss
The surname Idriss is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Idris, which means "interpreter" or "one who instructs." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor. The name Idriss is associated with the Islamic prophet Idris (also known as Enoch in the Bible), who is believed to have been a wise and knowledgeable figure. As a surname, Idriss often signifies a family's connection to this revered ancestor or may simply be a common name passed down through generations.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Idriss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Idriss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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