Ketzer

Ketzer Meaning & Origin

About Ketzer
The surname Ketzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ketzer," meaning "heretic" or "nonconformist." It was originally a derogatory term used to describe someone who held beliefs or opinions that deviated from the established religious norms, particularly during the time of the Protestant Reformation. Over time, the surname Ketzer may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with nonconformist or rebellious behavior, or it could have been given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as unconventional or challenging societal norms.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ketzer: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
CASA
🔊 Soundex
K03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 T S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ketzer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ketzer in Braille

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

The name Ketzer in braille

How to sign the name Ketzer using Sign Language

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

The name Ketzer in sign language

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