Goltz

Goltz Meaning & Origin

About Goltz
The surname Goltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "golz" or "goltz," meaning "gold." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a connection to gold, such as a goldsmith or someone who possessed golden hair or a golden complexion. The surname Goltz is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goltz: 1,277
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,709
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/goʊlts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goltz in Braille

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

The name Goltz in braille

How to sign the name Goltz using Sign Language

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

The name Goltz in sign language

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