Magnus

Magnus Meaning & Origin

About Magnus
The surname Magnus is derived from the Latin word "magnus," meaning "great" or "large." It is a surname of Scandinavian origin and was often used as a given name in medieval times. The name Magnus was typically bestowed upon individuals who were considered powerful, influential, or of noble birth. As a surname, Magnus may have been adopted by families who wanted to emphasize their prestigious lineage or to honor an ancestor with a notable reputation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Magnus: 2,291
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 G N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈmægnəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNS', 'MKNS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Magnus in Braille

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

The name Magnus in braille

How to sign the name Magnus using Sign Language

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

The name Magnus in sign language

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