Callais

Callais Meaning & Origin

About Callais
The surname Callais is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "caleis," meaning "pebble" or "small stone." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a stony or pebbly area. Over time, the surname Callais has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Callais: 843
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,333
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 L EY1
🌐 IPA
/kΙ™ΛˆleΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', 'KLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Callais in Braille

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

The name Callais in braille

How to sign the name Callais using Sign Language

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

The name Callais in sign language

Numerology