Tyra

Tyra Meaning & Origin

About Tyra
The surname Tyra is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Þórir, meaning "thunder." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Þórir. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Tyra, and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Tyra can be found in different parts of the world, particularly in Scandinavian countries and regions influenced by Scandinavian culture.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tyra: 1,841
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15818
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AY1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtaɪrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tyra in Braille

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

The name Tyra in braille

How to sign the name Tyra using Sign Language

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

The name Tyra in sign language

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