About Perlis
The surname Perlis is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "perle," meaning "pearl." It is believed to have originated as an Ashkenazi Jewish surname in Eastern Europe. The name Perlis likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the pearl trade or as a nickname for someone with a fair or precious nature.
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The surname Perlis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Perlis 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 Perlis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Perlis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Perlis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.