Schleis

Schleis Meaning & Origin

About Schleis
The surname Schleis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schleis," meaning "sly" or "cunning." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was clever or crafty. The name may have been given to individuals who possessed these qualities or exhibited them in their behavior or occupation. Over time, the surname Schleis became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schleis: 601
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S20402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/ΚƒlaΙͺz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XLS', 'SLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schleis in Braille

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

The name Schleis in braille

How to sign the name Schleis using Sign Language

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

The name Schleis in sign language

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