Glunz

Glunz Meaning & Origin

About Glunz
The surname Glunz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "glunzen," meaning "to shine" or "to sparkle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a bright or radiant personality. Over time, the surname Glunz became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to this characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Glunz: 267
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Glunz 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
KLNS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G4052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L AH1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/glənz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glunz in Braille

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

The name Glunz in braille

How to sign the name Glunz using Sign Language

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

The name Glunz in sign language

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