Fetzer

Fetzer Meaning & Origin

About Fetzer
The surname Fetzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vëzzer," meaning "maker of barrels" or "cooper." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the trade of crafting barrels, typically used for storing and transporting liquids such as wine or beer. Over time, the surname Fetzer has evolved and spread beyond Germany, becoming a relatively common surname in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fetzer: 3,550
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,190
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
FASA
🔊 Soundex
F03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 T S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛtsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fetzer in Braille

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

The name Fetzer in braille

How to sign the name Fetzer using Sign Language

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

The name Fetzer in sign language

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