Pius

Pius Meaning & Origin

About Pius
The surname Pius is derived from the Latin word "pius," meaning "pious" or "devout." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who were known for their religious devotion or piety. The name Pius can also be associated with the virtue of being dutiful, respectful, and morally upright.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pius: 295
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,931
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AY1 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/paɪəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pius in Braille

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

The name Pius in braille

How to sign the name Pius using Sign Language

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

The name Pius in sign language

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