Myrie

Myrie Meaning & Origin

About Myrie
The surname Myrie is of Jamaican origin and is derived from the English word "merry," meaning cheerful or happy. It is believed to have been used as a nickname for someone with a joyful or lively personality. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their positive outlook on life or their ability to bring happiness to others. Over time, the surname Myrie has become a common Jamaican surname, often associated with individuals of African or Afro-Caribbean descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Myrie: 1,110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,019
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MN
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/myrie*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Myrie in Braille

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

The name Myrie in braille

How to sign the name Myrie using Sign Language

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

The name Myrie in sign language

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