Peitz

Peitz Meaning & Origin

About Peitz
The surname Peitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pitz" or "bitz," meaning "pitch" or "tar." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with or produced pitch, such as a tar maker or a roofer. Over time, the surname Peitz has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Peitz: 385
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,667
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/pits/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Peitz in Braille

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

The name Peitz in braille

How to sign the name Peitz using Sign Language

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

The name Peitz in sign language

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