Geltz

Geltz Meaning & Origin

About Geltz
The surname Geltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gelt" meaning "money" or "payment." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was wealthy or who worked with money. Over time, the surname Geltz became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geltz: 356
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geltz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/gɛlts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTS', 'JLTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geltz in Braille

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

The name Geltz in braille

How to sign the name Geltz using Sign Language

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

The name Geltz in sign language

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