Patzer

Patzer Meaning & Origin

About Patzer
The surname Patzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "patzen," meaning "to bungle" or "to make a mistake." As a surname, Patzer likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as clumsy or prone to making errors. It may have been given to individuals who were known for their lack of skill or precision in a particular trade or occupation. Over time, the name Patzer has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Patzer: 1,069
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,691
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
PASA
🔊 Soundex
P03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EY1 T Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpeɪtzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Patzer in Braille

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

The name Patzer in braille

How to sign the name Patzer using Sign Language

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

The name Patzer in sign language

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