Tellis
Tellis Meaning & Origin
About Tellis
The surname Tellis is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "telos," meaning "end" or "goal." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was determined or ambitious, or possibly as an occupational name for someone involved in the construction or maintenance of roofs. The surname Tellis may also have been a patronymic name derived from the given name "Tellis," which itself is a variant of the Greek name "Theodoros," meaning "gift of God." Overall, the surname Tellis is associated with qualities of determination, ambition, and divine favor.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Tellis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Tellis: 1,789
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 16161
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.61
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tellis 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 Tellis is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Tellis in Braille
Here's how to represent Tellis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Tellis using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Tellis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
