Kalis

Kalis Meaning & Origin

About Kalis
The surname Kalis is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kalisz," which means "a small sword" or "dagger" in Polish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a sword or dagger, or possibly as an occupational name for a swordsmith. The surname Kalis may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew name "Kalev" or "Caleb," meaning "dog" or "faithful." Overall, the surname Kalis is associated with martial skills or loyalty.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kalis: 1,125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,770
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkælɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalis in Braille

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

The name Kalis in braille

How to sign the name Kalis using Sign Language

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

The name Kalis in sign language

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