Bailess

Bailess Meaning & Origin

About Bailess
The surname Bailess is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bail," meaning "bailiff" or "steward." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who held the position of a bailiff or steward, responsible for managing the affairs of a lord or landowner. Over time, the surname Bailess has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Baylis or Bayless.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bailess: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bailess 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
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 L AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/bailess*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bailess in Braille

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

The name Bailess in braille

How to sign the name Bailess using Sign Language

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

The name Bailess in sign language

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