Maillis

Maillis Meaning & Origin

About Maillis
The surname Maillis is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "mavros," meaning "black." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. The surname Maillis is relatively rare and is primarily found in Greece and its diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maillis: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/maillis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maillis in Braille

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

The name Maillis in braille

How to sign the name Maillis using Sign Language

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

The name Maillis in sign language

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