Gontz

Gontz Meaning & Origin

About Gontz
The surname Gontz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ganz," meaning "goose." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a goose in some way, such as having a long neck or a waddling gait. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Gontz can be found in various parts of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gontz: 151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gontz 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
KNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0532
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 N T S
🌐 IPA
/gontz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gontz in Braille

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

The name Gontz in braille

How to sign the name Gontz using Sign Language

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

The name Gontz in sign language

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