Kolis

Kolis Meaning & Origin

About Kolis
The surname Kolis is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "kolios," meaning "curly-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals with curly or wavy hair. The name may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kolis: 292
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,519
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/kolis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kolis in Braille

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

The name Kolis in braille

How to sign the name Kolis using Sign Language

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

The name Kolis in sign language

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