Sirkis

Sirkis Meaning & Origin

About Sirkis
The surname Sirkis is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "sirkis," meaning "purple." It is a Jewish surname that is often associated with the Levite tribe, which was responsible for the production of the purple dye used in ancient times. The name Sirkis may have been given to individuals involved in the dyeing or textile industry, or it could have been a nickname for someone who wore or sold purple garments.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sirkis: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sirkis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRKS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S ER1 K IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/sirkis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sirkis in Braille

The image below is how to represent Sirkis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sirkis in braille

How to sign the name Sirkis using Sign Language

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

The name Sirkis in sign language

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