Filzen

Filzen Meaning & Origin

About Filzen
The surname Filzen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vilzen," meaning "to filter." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a filterer or sieve maker. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or use of filters in various industries such as brewing, winemaking, or textile manufacturing. Over time, the surname Filzen has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Filzen: 232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLSN
🗽 NYSIIS
FASA
🔊 Soundex
F04205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 L Z AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/filzen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Filzen in Braille

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

The name Filzen in braille

How to sign the name Filzen using Sign Language

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

The name Filzen in sign language

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