Gatza

Gatza Meaning & Origin

About Gatza
The surname Gatza is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "gac" which means "to waddle" or "to walk with a limp." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a distinctive way of walking or a physical characteristic such as a limp. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname and is now borne by individuals of Polish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gatza: 305
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,066
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GASA
🔊 Soundex
G0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 T Z AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑtzə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gatza in Braille

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

The name Gatza in braille

How to sign the name Gatza using Sign Language

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

The name Gatza in sign language

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