Kulis

Kulis Meaning & Origin

About Kulis
The surname Kulis is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "kulis," which means "stagehand" or "theater worker" in Polish. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked in the theater industry, specifically behind the scenes. The name may have been initially used to denote someone who was responsible for moving scenery, props, or assisting with the technical aspects of a theatrical production. Over time, the surname Kulis has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kulis: 640
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,203
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkulɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kulis in Braille

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

The name Kulis in braille

How to sign the name Kulis using Sign Language

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

The name Kulis in sign language

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