About Kalisz
The surname Kalisz is of Polish origin and is derived from the name of a city in central Poland called Kalisz. The name Kalisz is believed to have originated from the Old Polish word "kalisz" meaning "a small basket" or "a sieve." It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who either made or used baskets or sieves, or perhaps lived in an area associated with these objects. Over time, individuals with the surname Kalisz spread across different regions, and the name became hereditary, passed down through generations.
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The surname Kalisz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalisz 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 Kalisz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kalisz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kalisz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.