Pelissier

Pelissier Meaning & Origin

About Pelissier
The surname Pelissier is of French origin and is derived from the word "pelisse," which refers to a long, fur-lined cloak worn in the 18th and 19th centuries. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold pelisses. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Pelissier can be found worldwide, particularly in France and other French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pelissier: 607
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,788
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelissier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 L IH0 S IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛlɪsiər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', 'PLSR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pelissier in Braille

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

The name Pelissier in braille

How to sign the name Pelissier using Sign Language

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

The name Pelissier in sign language

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