Koutz

Koutz Meaning & Origin

About Koutz
The surname Koutz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuz," meaning "curly-haired." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who had curly hair or worked as hairdressers or barbers. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Kutz and Kautz, have emerged. Today, individuals with the surname Koutz can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koutz: 248
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,264
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 T S
🌐 IPA
/koutz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koutz in Braille

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

The name Koutz in braille

How to sign the name Koutz using Sign Language

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

The name Koutz in sign language

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