Leiss

Leiss Meaning & Origin

About Leiss
The surname Leiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leis" or "leise," meaning "quiet" or "calm." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was known for being calm or quiet in nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Leiss can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Leiss: 513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,308
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 S
🌐 IPA
/laΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leiss in Braille

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

The name Leiss in braille

How to sign the name Leiss using Sign Language

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

The name Leiss in sign language

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