Metze

Metze Meaning & Origin

About Metze
The surname Metze is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "metze," meaning "measure" or "meter." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a measurer or surveyor. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for their precise or accurate measurements. Over time, the surname Metze has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Metze: 351
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNASA
🔊 Soundex
M0320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 T Z
🌐 IPA
/mɛtz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Metze in Braille

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

The name Metze in braille

How to sign the name Metze using Sign Language

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

The name Metze in sign language

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