Munz

Munz Meaning & Origin

About Munz
The surname Munz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "munze," meaning "coin." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a moneyer or a coin maker. The name may have also been given to individuals who were associated with the mint or had some connection to the monetary system. Over time, the surname Munz has spread to various parts of the world through migration and can be found among different communities today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Munz: 1,476
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,640
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/mənz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Munz in Braille

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

The name Munz in braille

How to sign the name Munz using Sign Language

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

The name Munz in sign language

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