Litz

Litz Meaning & Origin

About Litz
The surname Litz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lütz," meaning "small" or "little." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone of small stature or a diminutive person. Over time, the surname Litz has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Litz: 2,839
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,153
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.96

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/lɪts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Litz in Braille

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

The name Litz in braille

How to sign the name Litz using Sign Language

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

The name Litz in sign language

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