Morenz

Morenz Meaning & Origin

About Morenz
The surname Morenz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mor(e)" meaning "marsh" or "swamp." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name likely lived near or in a marshy area. The suffix "-enz" is a diminutive form, suggesting "little marsh" or "son of the marsh." The surname Morenz is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and its neighboring countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Morenz: 287
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,547
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R IH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/morenz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Morenz in Braille

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

The name Morenz in braille

How to sign the name Morenz using Sign Language

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

The name Morenz in sign language

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