Fliess

Fliess Meaning & Origin

About Fliess
The surname Fliess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vlioz," meaning "swift" or "quick." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their speed or agility. The name may have been given to messengers, couriers, or individuals involved in fast-paced activities. Over time, the surname Fliess has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fliess: 155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fliess 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
FLS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AY1 S
🌐 IPA
/fliess*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fliess in Braille

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

The name Fliess in braille

How to sign the name Fliess using Sign Language

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

The name Fliess in sign language

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