Phenix

Phenix Meaning & Origin

About Phenix
The surname Phenix is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "fenix," meaning "phoenix." It is a topographic name for someone who lived near a place called "fenix" or a nickname for someone who was considered to be remarkable or unique, like the mythical phoenix bird that symbolizes rebirth and immortality. The surname Phenix is relatively rare and is found mainly in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Phenix: 1,043
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24124
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 N IH0 K S
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛnɪks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phenix in Braille

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

The name Phenix in braille

How to sign the name Phenix using Sign Language

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

The name Phenix in sign language

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