Callier

Callier Meaning & Origin

About Callier
The surname Callier is of French origin and is derived from the occupational name "callier" or "caillier," meaning a maker or seller of cauls. Caulls were caps or nets worn on the head to hold the hair in place, particularly by women. The name Callier indicates that an ancestor of the bearer was involved in the production or trade of these cauls, suggesting a connection to the textile or fashion industry.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Callier: 1,540
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,090
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0406
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΓ¦liΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', 'KLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Callier in Braille

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

The name Callier in braille

How to sign the name Callier using Sign Language

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

The name Callier in sign language

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