Iris

Iris Meaning & Origin

About Iris
The surname Iris is derived from the given name Iris, which has its roots in Greek mythology. Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the gods. The name Iris is derived from the Greek word "iris," meaning "rainbow." As a surname, Iris is likely to have been given to individuals who were associated with rainbows or had a connection to the goddess Iris. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone with colorful or vibrant characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Iris: 245
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78040
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARS
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iris in Braille

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

The name Iris in braille

How to sign the name Iris using Sign Language

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

The name Iris in sign language

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