Golwitzer

Golwitzer Meaning & Origin

About Golwitzer
The surname Golwitzer is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Gol" and "Witzer." The element "Gol" is believed to be a variant of the German word "Goll," which means "gold." The element "Witzer" is derived from the Middle High German word "witz," meaning "joke" or "wit." Therefore, the surname Golwitzer is thought to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their wit or humor, possibly combined with a reference to the color gold.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Golwitzer: 184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Golwitzer 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
KLTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
GASA
🔊 Soundex
G0403206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 L T W AY2 T ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/golwitzer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTSR', 'KLFXR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Golwitzer in Braille

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

The name Golwitzer in braille

How to sign the name Golwitzer using Sign Language

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

The name Golwitzer in sign language

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