Nys
Nys Meaning & Origin
About Nys
The surname Nys is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Nys, which is a short form of the name Dionysius. Dionysius is a Greek name meaning "follower of Dionysos," the Greek god of wine and revelry. Therefore, the surname Nys can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the follower of Dionysos."
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Nys is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Nys: 281
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 69793
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.1
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nys based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Nys in Braille
Here's how to represent Nys in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Nys using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Nys using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
