Moltz

Moltz Meaning & Origin

About Moltz
The surname Moltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "molt," meaning "marten" or "polecat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either resembled a marten in appearance or had characteristics associated with the animal, such as agility or cunning. Over time, the surname Moltz became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moltz: 443
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/moʊlts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moltz in Braille

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

The name Moltz in braille

How to sign the name Moltz using Sign Language

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

The name Moltz in sign language

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