Macholz

Macholz Meaning & Origin

About Macholz
The surname Macholz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "macholz," meaning "maggot" or "worm." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was considered insignificant or had a small stature. The name may have also been used metaphorically to describe someone who was cunning or sly.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macholz: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macholz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKLS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 HH OW1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/macholz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macholz in Braille

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

The name Macholz in braille

How to sign the name Macholz using Sign Language

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

The name Macholz in sign language

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