Iltis

Iltis Meaning & Origin

About Iltis
The surname Iltis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "iltis," meaning "polecat." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked near an area inhabited by polecats. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the animal, such as agility or cunning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Iltis: 189
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,368
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Iltis 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

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ALTS
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I4302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 L T IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/iltis*/
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('ALTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iltis in Braille

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

The name Iltis in braille

How to sign the name Iltis using Sign Language

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

The name Iltis in sign language

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