Ploss

Ploss Meaning & Origin

About Ploss
The surname Ploss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "plos," meaning "plump" or "chubby." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was well-fed or had a round or plump physique. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Ploss can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ploss: 549
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,960
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/plɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ploss in Braille

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

The name Ploss in braille

How to sign the name Ploss using Sign Language

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

The name Ploss in sign language

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