Keltz

Keltz Meaning & Origin

About Keltz
The surname Keltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelze," meaning "candle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a candle maker or someone who worked with candles. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a connection to candles, such as a person who frequently used or carried them. Overall, the surname Keltz is associated with the occupation or association with candles in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keltz: 621
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Keltz 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
KLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/kɛlts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keltz in Braille

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

The name Keltz in braille

How to sign the name Keltz using Sign Language

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

The name Keltz in sign language

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