Valis

Valis Meaning & Origin

About Valis
The surname Valis is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "valis," meaning "whip." It is believed to have been an occupational surname, originally given to someone who made or used whips. Over time, the surname Valis may have also been adopted by individuals who displayed characteristics associated with a whip, such as being strict or authoritative.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Valis: 329
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,123
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLS
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈvælɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Valis in Braille

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

The name Valis in braille

How to sign the name Valis using Sign Language

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

The name Valis in sign language

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