Kaltz

Kaltz Meaning & Origin

About Kaltz
The surname Kaltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kalt," meaning "cold." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a cold or reserved personality. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived in a cold or exposed area. The surname Kaltz is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaltz: 380
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,296
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/kaltz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaltz in Braille

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

The name Kaltz in braille

How to sign the name Kaltz using Sign Language

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

The name Kaltz in sign language

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