About Phoenix
The surname Phoenix is derived from the ancient Greek word "phoinix," meaning "dark red" or "purple-red." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with reddish or auburn hair. The name Phoenix is also associated with the mythical bird that symbolizes rebirth and immortality, as it was believed to rise from its own ashes. As a surname, Phoenix may have been given to individuals who displayed qualities of resilience, strength, or transformation.
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The surname Phoenix is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Phoenix 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 Phoenix is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Phoenix in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Phoenix using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.