Opatz

Opatz Meaning & Origin

About Opatz
The surname Opatz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "opaz," meaning "bishop." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked for or was associated with a bishop or a bishop's household. The name may have been given to individuals who served as stewards, administrators, or other roles within the church hierarchy. Over time, the surname Opatz has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Opatz: 345
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58735
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APTS
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 P AH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/opatz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O132

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Opatz in Braille

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

The name Opatz in braille

How to sign the name Opatz using Sign Language

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

The name Opatz in sign language

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