Phoebus

Phoebus Meaning & Origin

About Phoebus
The surname Phoebus is derived from the Greek name "Phoibos," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is often associated with the Greek god Apollo, who was known as Phoebus Apollo, the god of light, music, and prophecy. As a surname, Phoebus likely originated as a given name or epithet for someone who possessed qualities associated with brightness, radiance, or intelligence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Phoebus: 294
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,126
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FPS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IY1 B AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈfibəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phoebus in Braille

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

The name Phoebus in braille

How to sign the name Phoebus using Sign Language

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

The name Phoebus in sign language

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