Dotzler

Dotzler Meaning & Origin

About Dotzler
The surname Dotzler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dotzel," meaning "fool" or "simpleton." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as foolish or simple-minded. Over time, the surname Dotzler may have been adopted by individuals who worked as jesters or entertainers, or it could have been given to people with a lighthearted or playful nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dotzler: 498
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,369
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dotzler 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
TTSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
DASA
🔊 Soundex
D032406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 T S L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɑtslər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTSLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dotzler in Braille

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

The name Dotzler in braille

How to sign the name Dotzler using Sign Language

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

The name Dotzler in sign language

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