Souris

Souris Meaning & Origin

About Souris
The surname Souris is of French origin and is derived from the word "souris," meaning "mouse" in French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had mouse-like characteristics or behavior. The surname Souris may have been given to individuals who were small in stature, quick, or agile, resembling the traits associated with a mouse. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Souris: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S UW1 R IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈsurɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Souris in Braille

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

The name Souris in braille

How to sign the name Souris using Sign Language

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

The name Souris in sign language

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