Moranz

Moranz Meaning & Origin

About Moranz
The surname Moranz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "morant," meaning "dark" or "swarthy." It is likely a descriptive surname given to someone with a dark complexion or hair color. The name may have originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone who worked with dark-colored materials. Over time, the surname Moranz has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moranz: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R AH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/moranz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moranz in Braille

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

The name Moranz in braille

How to sign the name Moranz using Sign Language

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

The name Moranz in sign language

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