Putzig

Putzig Meaning & Origin

About Putzig
The surname Putzig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "putz" meaning "finery" or "adornment." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was well-dressed or took pride in their appearance. Over time, the surname Putzig became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with fashion or personal grooming.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Putzig: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTSK
🗽 NYSIIS
PASA
🔊 Soundex
P03202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH1 T Z IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/putzig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P322

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Putzig in Braille

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

The name Putzig in braille

How to sign the name Putzig using Sign Language

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

The name Putzig in sign language

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