Kotz

Kotz Meaning & Origin

About Kotz
The surname Kotz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kotze," meaning "a small cottage" or "hut." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived in or near a small cottage or hut. The name may also have originated as a nickname for someone who had a small or humble dwelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kotz: 1,204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,648
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 T S
🌐 IPA
/kɑts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kotz in Braille

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

The name Kotz in braille

How to sign the name Kotz using Sign Language

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

The name Kotz in sign language

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