Shiltz

Shiltz Meaning & Origin

About Shiltz
The surname Shiltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schilt," meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used shields. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed qualities associated with a shield, such as protection or defense. Over time, the surname Shiltz has evolved and been anglicized in various spellings, such as Schultz or Schulte.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shiltz: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shiltz 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
XLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/shiltz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shiltz in Braille

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

The name Shiltz in braille

How to sign the name Shiltz using Sign Language

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

The name Shiltz in sign language

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