Flachs

Flachs Meaning & Origin

About Flachs
The surname Flachs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vlachs," meaning "flax." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone involved in the production or trade of flax, a plant used for making linen. The name may have been initially used to identify a flax farmer, a flax merchant, or someone who worked with flax fibers in some capacity. Over time, the surname Flachs became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flachs: 237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flachs 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
FLKS
🗽 NYSIIS
FAC
🔊 Soundex
F40202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AE1 K S
🌐 IPA
/flachs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flachs in Braille

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

The name Flachs in braille

How to sign the name Flachs using Sign Language

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

The name Flachs in sign language

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