Goelz

Goelz Meaning & Origin

About Goelz
The surname Goelz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "golz" or "goltz," meaning "gold." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a connection to gold, such as a goldsmith or someone who possessed golden hair or a golden complexion. Over time, the surname Goelz has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goelz: 935
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goelz 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 Goelz is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/goʊlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goelz in Braille

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

The name Goelz in braille

How to sign the name Goelz using Sign Language

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

The name Goelz in sign language

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