Flies

Flies Meaning & Origin

About Flies
The surname Flies is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vliegen," meaning "to fly." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was swift or agile, or perhaps for someone who had a tendency to move quickly or restlessly. The surname Flies may have also been given to someone who had a connection to flying, such as a bird catcher or a falconer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flies: 185
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/flaΙͺz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flies in Braille

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

The name Flies in braille

How to sign the name Flies using Sign Language

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

The name Flies in sign language

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