Phoenix

Phoenix Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Phoenix: 3,326
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,745
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.13

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FNKS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0502
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IY1 N IH0 K S
🌐 IPA
/ˈfinΙͺks/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phoenix in Braille

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

The name Phoenix in braille

How to sign the name Phoenix using Sign Language

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.

The name Phoenix in sign language

Numerology