About Podratz
The surname Podratz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pod" meaning "toad" and "ratz" meaning "rat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had physical or behavioral characteristics resembling a toad or a rat. The surname Podratz is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and its neighboring countries.
The surname Podratz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Podratz 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 Podratz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Podratz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Podratz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.