About Getzlaff
The surname Getzlaff is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "getz," meaning "goat," and "laff," meaning "barn" or "shed." Therefore, the name Getzlaff is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a goat barn or shed. It is a descriptive occupational surname that likely originated from the occupation of goat herding or goat farming.
The surname Getzlaff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Getzlaff 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 Getzlaff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Getzlaff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Getzlaff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.