Schlientz

Schlientz Meaning & Origin

About Schlientz
The surname Schlientz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlenten," meaning "to drag" or "to pull." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a hauler or a carrier. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the transportation of goods or who worked with horses and carts. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Schlientz.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlientz: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLNTS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2040532
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L IY1 N T S
🌐 IPA
/schlientz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLNTS', 'SLNTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlientz in Braille

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

The name Schlientz in braille

How to sign the name Schlientz using Sign Language

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

The name Schlientz in sign language

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