Styx
Styx Meaning & Origin
About Styx
The surname Styx is derived from the ancient Greek word "Styx," which refers to a mythical river in Greek mythology. The river Styx was believed to separate the world of the living from the realm of the dead. As a surname, Styx may have been given to individuals who lived near or had some association with a river or water source, or it could have been used metaphorically to denote a mysterious or enigmatic nature.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Styx is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Styx: 185
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 98099
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.06
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Styx 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Styx in Braille
Here's how to represent Styx in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Styx using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Styx using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
