Pleis

Pleis Meaning & Origin

About Pleis
The surname Pleis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pleis" or "pleist," meaning "pleasure" or "delight." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was joyful, cheerful, or brought happiness to others. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Pleis are likely descendants of someone who was known for their pleasant and joyful nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pleis: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L IY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/pleis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pleis in Braille

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

The name Pleis in braille

How to sign the name Pleis using Sign Language

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

The name Pleis in sign language

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