Primus

Primus Meaning & Origin

About Primus
The surname Primus is derived from the Latin word "primus," meaning "first" or "foremost." It is a surname of Latin origin that was often given to someone who held a prominent or leading position within a community or organization. It may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be the first or best in a particular field or activity. Overall, the surname Primus signifies a person of importance or distinction.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Primus: 2,613
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,960
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.89

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRMS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P60502
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AY1 M AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpraΙͺmΙ™s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Primus in Braille

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

The name Primus in braille

How to sign the name Primus using Sign Language

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

The name Primus in sign language

Numerology