Lanzer

Lanzer Meaning & Origin

About Lanzer
The surname Lanzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lanze," meaning "lance" or "spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling a lance or spear, or possibly for someone who made or sold them. The name Lanzer may also have been given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a lance, such as being brave or fierce in battle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lanzer: 453
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46902
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNSR
🗽 NYSIIS
LASA
🔊 Soundex
L05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 N Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlænzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lanzer in Braille

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

The name Lanzer in braille

How to sign the name Lanzer using Sign Language

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

The name Lanzer in sign language

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