Treftz

Treftz Meaning & Origin

About Treftz
The surname Treftz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "treft," meaning "to meet" or "to encounter." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was sociable or frequently met with others. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Treftz: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Treftz 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
TRFTS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T60132
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R EH1 F T S
🌐 IPA
/treftz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRFTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Treftz in Braille

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

The name Treftz in braille

How to sign the name Treftz using Sign Language

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

The name Treftz in sign language

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