Opitz

Opitz Meaning & Origin

About Opitz
The surname Opitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "opitz," meaning "sharp" or "keen." It is an occupational surname that was often given to someone who was a skilled or clever person, such as a sharp-minded individual or a skilled craftsman. The name Opitz is relatively common in Germany and has variations in spelling, such as Opitz, Opiz, or Opitzsch.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Opitz: 1,557
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,951
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APTS
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 P IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑpɪts/
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('APTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O132

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Opitz in Braille

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

The name Opitz in braille

How to sign the name Opitz using Sign Language

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

The name Opitz in sign language

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