Garis

Garis Meaning & Origin

About Garis
The surname Garis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gār," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a spear or who made spears. The name Garis may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were warriors or soldiers. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Garis: 741
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,285
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 R IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgærɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Garis in Braille

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

The name Garis in braille

How to sign the name Garis using Sign Language

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

The name Garis in sign language

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