Pontz

Pontz Meaning & Origin

About Pontz
The surname Pontz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pont," meaning "bridge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked on a bridge. The name may have been given to individuals who were bridge builders, bridge keepers, or lived in a house near a bridge. Over time, the surname Pontz has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pontz: 228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0532
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 N T S
🌐 IPA
/pontz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pontz in Braille

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

The name Pontz in braille

How to sign the name Pontz using Sign Language

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

The name Pontz in sign language

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