Setzer

Setzer Meaning & Origin

About Setzer
The surname Setzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "setzen," meaning "to set" or "to place." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a "setter" or "placer" of stones, bricks, or other materials. The name Setzer may also have been given to someone who was responsible for setting up or arranging objects or events.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Setzer: 4,940
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STSR
🗽 NYSIIS
SASA
🔊 Soundex
S03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 T Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛtzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Setzer in Braille

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

The name Setzer in braille

How to sign the name Setzer using Sign Language

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

The name Setzer in sign language

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