Kowallis

Kowallis Meaning & Origin

About Kowallis
The surname Kowallis is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Kobald," which means "goblin" or "elf." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was mischievous or had a playful nature. Over time, the name evolved into Kowallis, and individuals with this surname are likely descendants of someone who was known for their mischievous or elf-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kowallis: 224
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,834
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW0 AE1 L AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/kowallis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kowallis in Braille

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

The name Kowallis in braille

How to sign the name Kowallis using Sign Language

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

The name Kowallis in sign language

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