Protz

Protz Meaning & Origin

About Protz
The surname Protz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "protze," meaning "proud" or "arrogant." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who displayed these characteristics. Over time, the surname Protz became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Protz can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Protz: 360
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56710
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P6032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 T S
🌐 IPA
/prɑts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Protz in Braille

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

The name Protz in braille

How to sign the name Protz using Sign Language

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

The name Protz in sign language

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