Lanis

Lanis Meaning & Origin

About Lanis
The surname Lanis is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "l'anis," meaning "the anise." Anise is a flowering plant known for its aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice in cooking and for medicinal purposes. The surname Lanis likely originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold anise or had a connection to the plant. It may also have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a place associated with anise cultivation or trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lanis: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/lanis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lanis in Braille

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

The name Lanis in braille

How to sign the name Lanis using Sign Language

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

The name Lanis in sign language

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