About Corliss
The surname Corliss is of English origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "Corliz," which itself is a variant of the name "Carl" or "Charles." The name "Charles" comes from the Germanic elements "karl," meaning "man" or "free man," and "hrod," meaning "fame" or "glory." Therefore, the surname Corliss can be interpreted to mean "son of Charles" or "descendant of the famous man."
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The surname Corliss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Corliss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Corliss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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