Waltz

Waltz Meaning & Origin

About Waltz
The surname Waltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "waltzen," meaning "to roll" or "to turn." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled dancer or a person who enjoyed dancing. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a place associated with dancing or had a connection to a dance-related profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waltz: 6,819
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0432
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/wɔlts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTS', 'FLTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waltz in Braille

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

The name Waltz in braille

How to sign the name Waltz using Sign Language

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

The name Waltz in sign language

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