Walz

Walz Meaning & Origin

About Walz
The surname Walz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "waltzen," meaning "to roll" or "to turn." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a miller or a turner, referring to their occupation of operating a mill or turning machinery. The name Walz may also have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their rolling or turning movements.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Walz: 7,220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,879
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.45

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/wɔlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALS', 'FLTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Walz in Braille

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

The name Walz in braille

How to sign the name Walz using Sign Language

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

The name Walz in sign language

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