Bretz

Bretz Meaning & Origin

About Bretz
The surname Bretz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brezze" or "brezzel," meaning "pretzel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who made or sold pretzels. The name Bretz is primarily found in Germany and is associated with individuals who were involved in the pretzel trade or had a connection to the pretzel-making industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bretz: 3,693
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8867
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.25

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

Pronunciation

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PRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/brɛts/
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('PRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bretz in Braille

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

The name Bretz in braille

How to sign the name Bretz using Sign Language

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

The name Bretz in sign language

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