Tanzer

Tanzer Meaning & Origin

About Tanzer
The surname Tanzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tanzen," meaning "to dance." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a dancer or someone involved in dancing-related activities. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled dancers, dance instructors, or performers. Over time, the surname Tanzer has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tanzer: 580
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,214
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNSR
🗽 NYSIIS
TASA
🔊 Soundex
T05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 N Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtænzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tanzer in Braille

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

The name Tanzer in braille

How to sign the name Tanzer using Sign Language

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

The name Tanzer in sign language

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