Waitz

Waitz Meaning & Origin

About Waitz
The surname Waitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "waz," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was wise or knowledgeable in their profession or trade. The name may have originally been used to refer to a wise counselor or advisor. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Waitze, Waitzer, or Waitzen.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waitz: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/waitz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATS', 'FTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waitz in Braille

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

The name Waitz in braille

How to sign the name Waitz using Sign Language

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

The name Waitz in sign language

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