Vlies

Vlies Meaning & Origin

About Vlies
The surname Vlies is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "vlies," which means "fleece" or "sheepskin" in Dutch. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or traded in wool or sheepskins. The name may also have been given to someone with a soft or woolly appearance. Over time, the surname Vlies has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vlies: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLS
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V L AY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/vlies*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vlies in Braille

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

The name Vlies in braille

How to sign the name Vlies using Sign Language

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

The name Vlies in sign language

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