Syrus

Syrus Meaning & Origin

About Syrus
The surname Syrus is derived from the Latin name "Cyrus," which in turn originates from the Greek name "Kyros." It is believed to have been a given name for individuals of Persian origin. The name Syrus is associated with the Persian king Cyrus the Great, who founded the Achaemenid Empire and is known for his conquests and benevolent rule. As a surname, Syrus may indicate a familial connection to someone who was of Persian descent or may have been bestowed as an honorary or symbolic name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Syrus: 198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,719
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/syrus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Syrus in Braille

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

The name Syrus in braille

How to sign the name Syrus using Sign Language

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

The name Syrus in sign language

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