About Selz
The surname Selz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selze," meaning "salt." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a salt marsh or a saltworks. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of salt. The surname Selz is relatively rare and can be found mainly in Germany and Switzerland.
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The surname Selz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Selz 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 Selz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Selz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Selz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.