Zoe

Zoe Meaning & Origin

About Zoe
The surname Zoe is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "zoe," meaning "life." It is a patronymic surname, typically given to someone whose father or ancestor was named Zoe. The name Zoe itself has a symbolic and spiritual significance, representing the essence of life and vitality. As a surname, Zoe may have been adopted by families to honor or commemorate the importance of life within their lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zoe: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z OW1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/zoʊi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zoe in Braille

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

The name Zoe in braille

How to sign the name Zoe using Sign Language

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

The name Zoe in sign language

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