Meltzer

Meltzer Meaning & Origin

About Meltzer
The surname Meltzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meltzen," meaning "to melt." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or was involved in the melting or refining of metals, such as a metalworker or a goldsmith. Over time, the surname Meltzer became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meltzer: 3,216
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,021
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Meltzer 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
MLTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNASA
🔊 Soundex
M043206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L T S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛltsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meltzer in Braille

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

The name Meltzer in braille

How to sign the name Meltzer using Sign Language

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

The name Meltzer in sign language

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