Schlais

Schlais Meaning & Origin

About Schlais
The surname Schlais is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlais" or "schleis," meaning "sly" or "cunning." It is likely that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who was clever or crafty. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlais: 226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlais 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
XL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L EY1
🌐 IPA
/schlais*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XL', 'SLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlais in Braille

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

The name Schlais in braille

How to sign the name Schlais using Sign Language

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

The name Schlais in sign language

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