Selzer

Selzer Meaning & Origin

About Selzer
The surname Selzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selze," meaning "saltwater" or "brine." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with or near saltwater, such as a fisherman or a salt producer. Over time, the surname Selzer may have also been adopted by individuals living near bodies of saltwater or brine springs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selzer: 1,743
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLSR
🗽 NYSIIS
SASA
🔊 Soundex
S04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛlzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selzer in Braille

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

The name Selzer in braille

How to sign the name Selzer using Sign Language

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

The name Selzer in sign language

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