Fetz

Fetz Meaning & Origin

About Fetz
The surname Fetz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vets," meaning "fat" or "plump." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was well-fed or had a robust physique. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Fetz can be found primarily in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fetz: 387
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FTS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/fɛts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fetz in Braille

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

The name Fetz in braille

How to sign the name Fetz using Sign Language

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

The name Fetz in sign language

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