Kleiss

Kleiss Meaning & Origin

About Kleiss
The surname Kleiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kleis," meaning "key." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used keys. The name may have been given to locksmiths or individuals who held positions of authority, such as key-bearers or key-keepers. Over time, the surname Kleiss has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kleiss: 288
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,345
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AY1 S
🌐 IPA
/klaΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kleiss in Braille

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

The name Kleiss in braille

How to sign the name Kleiss using Sign Language

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

The name Kleiss in sign language

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