Schlitz

Schlitz Meaning & Origin

About Schlitz
The surname Schlitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sliz," meaning "slit" or "narrow opening." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a narrow passage or gap. Over time, the surname Schlitz may have also been adopted as a habitational name for individuals from places named Schlitz in Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlitz: 357
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,101
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L IH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/ʃlɪts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLTS', 'SLTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S243

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlitz in Braille

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

The name Schlitz in braille

How to sign the name Schlitz using Sign Language

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

The name Schlitz in sign language

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