Betzer

Betzer Meaning & Origin

About Betzer
The surname Betzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "betzen," meaning "to beg" or "to ask for alms." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a beggar or someone who relied on charity for their livelihood. Over time, the surname Betzer may have been adopted by individuals who were involved in charitable or religious activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Betzer: 623
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,993
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
BASA
🔊 Soundex
B03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 T Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛtzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Betzer in Braille

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

The name Betzer in braille

How to sign the name Betzer using Sign Language

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

The name Betzer in sign language

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