Enz

Enz Meaning & Origin

About Enz
The surname Enz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "enz," meaning "narrow." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a narrow passage or a narrow body of water. The name may also have originated as a nickname for someone who was slender or had a narrow build.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Enz: 829
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,729
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/ɛnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Enz in Braille

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

The name Enz in braille

How to sign the name Enz using Sign Language

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

The name Enz in sign language

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