Malaise

Malaise Meaning & Origin

About Malaise
The surname Malaise is of French origin and is derived from the word "malaise," which means discomfort or unease. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was often in a state of physical or emotional distress. The name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as being constantly troubled or anxious. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Malaise: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M04020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE0 L EY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/mæˈleΙͺz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malaise in Braille

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

The name Malaise in braille

How to sign the name Malaise using Sign Language

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

The name Malaise in sign language

Numerology