Irr

Irr Meaning & Origin

About Irr
The surname Irr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "irre," meaning "angry" or "furious." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a quick-tempered or irritable nature. Over time, the surname Irr may have been adopted by individuals who displayed such characteristics or by their descendants.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Irr: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AR
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1
🌐 IPA
/irr*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Irr in Braille

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

The name Irr in braille

How to sign the name Irr using Sign Language

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

The name Irr in sign language

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