Klise

Klise Meaning & Origin

About Klise
The surname Klise is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klise" or "klis," meaning "latch" or "bolt." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a locksmith or a maker of locks and latches. Over time, the surname Klise may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a prominent latch or bolt, or who had a physical characteristic resembling a latch.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klise: 235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/klise*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klise in Braille

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

The name Klise in braille

How to sign the name Klise using Sign Language

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

The name Klise in sign language

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