Steltz

Steltz Meaning & Origin

About Steltz
The surname Steltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stelze," meaning "stilt." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used stilts. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for a tall or lanky person, as stilts are associated with height. The surname Steltz thus signifies a connection to the occupation or physical characteristic of using or resembling stilts.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Steltz: 298
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,371
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STLTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30432
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/stΙ›lts/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S343

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Steltz in Braille

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

The name Steltz in braille

How to sign the name Steltz using Sign Language

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

The name Steltz in sign language

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