Saltis

Saltis Meaning & Origin

About Saltis
The surname Saltis is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "saltis," meaning "sharp" or "keen." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed sharp or keen qualities, such as intelligence or wit. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited these characteristics or to those who worked in occupations that required sharpness or precision.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saltis: 278
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO1 L T IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/saltis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saltis in Braille

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

The name Saltis in braille

How to sign the name Saltis using Sign Language

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

The name Saltis in sign language

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