Massis

Massis Meaning & Origin

About Massis
The surname Massis is of Armenian origin and is derived from the word "massis" which means "mountain" in Armenian. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or on a mountain. The name Massis is often associated with strength, stability, and endurance, reflecting the characteristics of a mountain.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Massis: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 S IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/massis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Massis in Braille

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

The name Massis in braille

How to sign the name Massis using Sign Language

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

The name Massis in sign language

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