Bortz

Bortz Meaning & Origin

About Bortz
The surname Bortz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bortz," meaning "a small fortress or castle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a small fortress or castle. Over time, the surname Bortz has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Bort, Bortt, or Bortze.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bortz: 2,798
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,290
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.95

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bortz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0632
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R T S
🌐 IPA
/bɔrts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bortz in Braille

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

The name Bortz in braille

How to sign the name Bortz using Sign Language

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

The name Bortz in sign language

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