Platzer

Platzer Meaning & Origin

About Platzer
The surname Platzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "plaz," meaning "place" or "square." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived or worked in a square or open space within a town or village. The name Platzer may have been given to individuals who were responsible for maintaining or overseeing these areas. Over time, the surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Platzer: 584
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,993
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLTSR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PASA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P403206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L EY1 T Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpleΙͺtzΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Platzer in Braille

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

The name Platzer in braille

How to sign the name Platzer using Sign Language

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

The name Platzer in sign language

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