Ditz

Ditz Meaning & Origin

About Ditz
The surname Ditz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ditz," meaning "fool" or "simpleton." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was perceived as being foolish or simple-minded. The name may have been initially used as a playful or teasing nickname, but over time, it became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ditz: 252
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/ditz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ditz in Braille

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

The name Ditz in braille

How to sign the name Ditz using Sign Language

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

The name Ditz in sign language

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