Poetzl

Poetzl Meaning & Origin

About Poetzl
The surname Poetzl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "poetzel," meaning "little boy" or "little poet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was small in stature or had a poetic nature. Over time, the surname Poetzl became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poetzl: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138,304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poetzl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTSL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0324
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 T S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/poetzl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poetzl in Braille

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

The name Poetzl in braille

How to sign the name Poetzl using Sign Language

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

The name Poetzl in sign language

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