Retz

Retz Meaning & Origin

About Retz
The surname Retz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "retze," meaning "reed." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a reed bed or a place with reeds. The name may also have originated as a nickname for someone with a slender or tall physique, resembling a reed.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Retz: 655
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,539
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/rɛts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Retz in Braille

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

The name Retz in braille

How to sign the name Retz using Sign Language

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

The name Retz in sign language

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