Seltzer

Seltzer Meaning & Origin

About Seltzer
The surname Seltzer is of German-Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zeltser," meaning "seltzer water." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a seltzer water maker or seller. Seltzer water is a carbonated water that was popular in Jewish communities, particularly in Eastern Europe, and the surname Seltzer likely originated from individuals involved in its production or distribution.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Seltzer: 4,213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7856
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Seltzer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
SASA
🔊 Soundex
S043206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L T S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛltsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Seltzer in Braille

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

The name Seltzer in braille

How to sign the name Seltzer using Sign Language

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

The name Seltzer in sign language

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