Slentz

Slentz Meaning & Origin

About Slentz
The surname Slentz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "slentzen," meaning "to slip" or "to slide." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was agile or nimble, or possibly for someone who had a tendency to stumble or trip. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Slentz are likely to have ancestors who were known for their physical dexterity or clumsiness.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Slentz: 655
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,539
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
SLNTS
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
SA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
S40532
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
S L EH1 N T S
๐ŸŒ IPA
/slษ›nts/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('SLNTS', 'XLNTS')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Slentz in Braille

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

The name Slentz in braille

How to sign the name Slentz using Sign Language

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

The name Slentz in sign language

Numerology