Zervas

Zervas Meaning & Origin

About Zervas
The surname Zervas is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "zervos," meaning "oak tree." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify individuals who lived near or were associated with an oak tree. The oak tree holds symbolic significance in Greek culture, representing strength, endurance, and wisdom. Therefore, the surname Zervas may have been given to individuals who possessed these qualities or lived in an area abundant with oak trees.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zervas: 551
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,837
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zervas 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
SRFS
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z06102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 R V AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɪrvəz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zervas in Braille

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

The name Zervas in braille

How to sign the name Zervas using Sign Language

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

The name Zervas in sign language

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