Polenz

Polenz Meaning & Origin

About Polenz
The surname Polenz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "polenz," meaning "to be bold" or "to be brave." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courage or bravery. Over time, individuals with the surname Polenz may have passed down this name to their descendants, resulting in its use as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Polenz: 216
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLNS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P04052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 L EH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/polenz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Polenz in Braille

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

The name Polenz in braille

How to sign the name Polenz using Sign Language

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

The name Polenz in sign language

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