Spletzer

Spletzer Meaning & Origin

About Spletzer
The surname Spletzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "splez," meaning "splinter" or "chip." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with wood or was involved in carpentry. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in splitting or shaping wood into small pieces or splinters. Over time, the surname Spletzer became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spletzer: 207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spletzer 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
SPLTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
SASA
🔊 Soundex
S1403206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P L EH1 T S ER0
🌐 IPA
/spletzer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spletzer in Braille

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

The name Spletzer in braille

How to sign the name Spletzer using Sign Language

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

The name Spletzer in sign language

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