Blanz

Blanz Meaning & Origin

About Blanz
The surname Blanz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "blanz," meaning "pale" or "fair." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Blanz can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blanz: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLNS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B4052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AE1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/blanz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blanz in Braille

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

The name Blanz in braille

How to sign the name Blanz using Sign Language

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

The name Blanz in sign language

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