Getzinger

Getzinger Meaning & Origin

About Getzinger
The surname Getzinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gezinc," meaning "tongs" or "pincers." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, specifically one who made or used tongs or pincers. Over time, the surname Getzinger may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with this profession or by their descendants.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Getzinger: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Getzinger 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
KTSNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
GASA
🔊 Soundex
G03205206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T S IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/getzinger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTSNKR', 'KTSNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Getzinger in Braille

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

The name Getzinger in braille

How to sign the name Getzinger using Sign Language

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

The name Getzinger in sign language

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