Pirie

Pirie Meaning & Origin

About Pirie
The surname Pirie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "pilier," meaning "pillar" or "support." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was strong, dependable, or supportive. The name may have also been used to refer to someone who lived near a prominent pillar or column. Over time, the surname Pirie has evolved and variations such as Piri, Pire, and Pyrie have emerged.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pirie: 867
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,732
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙͺri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pirie in Braille

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

The name Pirie in braille

How to sign the name Pirie using Sign Language

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

The name Pirie in sign language

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