About Pelish
The surname Pelish is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "pelic" or "pelicz," meaning "little fur" or "little animal skin." It is likely an occupational surname, originally given to someone who worked with fur or leather, or it could have been a nickname for someone who had a small, furry appearance. The name may have been anglicized from its original Polish spelling, which could explain the variation in its spelling over time.
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The surname Pelish is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelish based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pelish in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelish using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.