Weitz

Weitz Meaning & Origin

About Weitz
The surname Weitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wīz," meaning "white." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The name Weitz may have been given to distinguish an individual from others with similar names, or it could have been used to denote a physical characteristic. Over time, the surname Weitz has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weitz: 3,141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IY1 T S
🌐 IPA
/wits/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATS', 'FTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weitz in Braille

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

The name Weitz in braille

How to sign the name Weitz using Sign Language

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

The name Weitz in sign language

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