Melz

Melz Meaning & Origin

About Melz
The surname Melz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "melze," meaning "marten" or "pine marten." It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a place where martens were found or who worked as a trapper or hunter of martens. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the marten, such as agility or cunning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Melz: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/melz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melz in Braille

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

The name Melz in braille

How to sign the name Melz using Sign Language

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

The name Melz in sign language

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