Hontz

Hontz Meaning & Origin

About Hontz
The surname Hontz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hont," meaning "dog." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed dog-like characteristics or behavior. The surname Hontz may have been given to individuals who were loyal, protective, or exhibited qualities associated with dogs, such as courage or tenacity. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hontz: 820
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28967
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
HNTS
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
HA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
H0532
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 N T S
๐ŸŒ IPA
/hษ‘nts/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('HNTS', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hontz in Braille

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

The name Hontz in braille

How to sign the name Hontz using Sign Language

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

The name Hontz in sign language

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