About Fleis
The surname Fleis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vleis," meaning "meat" or "flesh." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone involved in the butchery or meat trade. The name may have been given to a butcher, a meat seller, or someone who worked in a slaughterhouse. Over time, the surname Fleis has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
The surname Fleis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fleis 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 Fleis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fleis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.