Fretz

Fretz Meaning & Origin

About Fretz
The surname Fretz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vretze," meaning "curly hair." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone with curly or frizzy hair. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Fretz, Fretts, or Fretes. Today, individuals with the surname Fretz can be found primarily in Germany, Switzerland, and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fretz: 1,474
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,660
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F6032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R EH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/frɛts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fretz in Braille

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

The name Fretz in braille

How to sign the name Fretz using Sign Language

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

The name Fretz in sign language

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