Tyrus

Tyrus Meaning & Origin

About Tyrus
The surname Tyrus is of Greek origin and is derived from the ancient Greek name "Tyros," meaning "cheese." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either made or sold cheese or had a connection to the cheese industry. The name Tyrus may also have been used as a geographical surname for someone who hailed from the city of Tyre in ancient Phoenicia, which was known for its production and trade of purple dye and textiles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tyrus: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AY1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/tyrus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tyrus in Braille

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

The name Tyrus in braille

How to sign the name Tyrus using Sign Language

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

The name Tyrus in sign language

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