About Phiri
The surname Phiri is of Bantu origin and is commonly found in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is derived from the Chewa word "phiri," which means "hill" or "mountain." The surname is often associated with people who lived near or on hills, and it may also signify a person's strength, resilience, or elevated status within their community.
The surname Phiri is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Phiri 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 Phiri is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Phiri in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Phiri using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.