Getzoff

Getzoff Meaning & Origin

About Getzoff
The surname Getzoff is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "getsof" or "getsoff," meaning "guest" or "visitor." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as an innkeeper or provided lodging for travelers. The name may also have been given to individuals who were known for their hospitality or had a reputation for welcoming guests into their homes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Getzoff: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Getzoff 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

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KTSF
🗽 NYSIIS
GASA
🔊 Soundex
G03201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T S AO0 F
🌐 IPA
/getzoff*/
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('KTSF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G321

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Getzoff in Braille

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

The name Getzoff in braille

How to sign the name Getzoff using Sign Language

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

The name Getzoff in sign language

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