Pletsch

Pletsch Meaning & Origin

About Pletsch
The surname Pletsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pletsch" or "pletsche," meaning "patch" or "patchwork." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in sewing or patching clothes. Over time, the surname Pletsch became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pletsch: 208
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTX
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P40320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L EH1 CH
🌐 IPA
/pletsch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pletsch in Braille

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

The name Pletsch in braille

How to sign the name Pletsch using Sign Language

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

The name Pletsch in sign language

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