Balz

Balz Meaning & Origin

About Balz
The surname Balz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "balz," meaning "dance" or "to dance." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled dancer or had a lively and energetic personality. The name may have also been given to someone who organized or participated in dances or festivities. Over time, the surname Balz has evolved and spread to different regions, becoming a relatively uncommon but distinct surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balz: 314
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,524
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/bɔlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balz in Braille

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

The name Balz in braille

How to sign the name Balz using Sign Language

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

The name Balz in sign language

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