Metzler

Metzler Meaning & Origin

About Metzler
The surname Metzler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Metzler" or "Metzeler," which means "butcher" in German. It is derived from the Middle High German word "metzeler," which itself comes from the Old High German word "metzalari." The surname Metzler was likely originally given to individuals who worked as butchers or were associated with the trade. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Metzler: 6,657
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,239
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Metzler 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
MTSLR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNASA
🔊 Soundex
M032406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 T S L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛtslər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTSLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Metzler in Braille

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

The name Metzler in braille

How to sign the name Metzler using Sign Language

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

The name Metzler in sign language

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