Theriac

Theriac Meaning & Origin

About Theriac
The surname Theriac is of French origin and is derived from the word "thériaque," which refers to a type of antidote or medicine used in ancient times. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in the production or distribution of this medicine. It may also have been a nickname for someone who was knowledgeable about medicinal remedies. Overall, the surname Theriac is associated with the field of medicine and healing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Theriac: 188
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Theriac 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
0RK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH IH1 R IY0 AE0 K
🌐 IPA
/theriac*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0RK', 'TRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Theriac in Braille

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

The name Theriac in braille

How to sign the name Theriac using Sign Language

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

The name Theriac in sign language

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