Tarshis

Tarshis Meaning & Origin

About Tarshis
The surname Tarshis is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "tarshish," meaning "yellow jasper." It is believed to be a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name may have hailed from a place known for its yellow jasper deposits. The surname Tarshis is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tarshis: 181
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRXS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 R SH IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/tarshis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRXS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tarshis in Braille

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

The name Tarshis in braille

How to sign the name Tarshis using Sign Language

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

The name Tarshis in sign language

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