Maris

Maris Meaning & Origin

About Maris
The surname Maris is of Latin origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Latin word "maris" meaning "of the sea" or "belonging to the sea." Alternatively, it can be derived from the Latin word "maris" meaning "male." The surname Maris is often associated with individuals who have a connection to the sea or have a masculine nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maris: 1,986
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,902
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maris in Braille

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

The name Maris in braille

How to sign the name Maris using Sign Language

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

The name Maris in sign language

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