Tanz

Tanz Meaning & Origin

About Tanz
The surname Tanz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tanz," meaning "dance." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a dancer or someone involved in dance-related activities. The surname Tanz may have been given to individuals who were skilled dancers or who worked as dance instructors or choreographers. Over time, the surname Tanz may have also been adopted by families who lived near or were associated with places where dances or festivities took place.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tanz: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/tanz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tanz in Braille

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

The name Tanz in braille

How to sign the name Tanz using Sign Language

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

The name Tanz in sign language

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