Alanis

Alanis Meaning & Origin

About Alanis
The surname Alanis is of Spanish origin and is derived from the given name Alan, which itself has Celtic roots. The name Alanis is believed to mean "little rock" or "harmony" in Celtic, and it was likely brought to the Iberian Peninsula by the Visigoths during their migration. Over time, the name Alanis became a surname and has been passed down through generations, often associated with individuals of Spanish or Hispanic descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alanis: 11,029
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,274
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.74

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALNS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A40502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 L AA1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ɑˈlɑnɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alanis in Braille

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

The name Alanis in braille

How to sign the name Alanis using Sign Language

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

The name Alanis in sign language

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