Speltz

Speltz Meaning & Origin

About Speltz
The surname Speltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spelz," meaning "husk" or "chaff." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or dealt in grain, specifically the husks or chaff that surround the grain. Over time, the surname Speltz became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Speltz: 671
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,894
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Speltz 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
SPLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S10432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/spɛlts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Speltz in Braille

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

The name Speltz in braille

How to sign the name Speltz using Sign Language

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

The name Speltz in sign language

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