Wertz

Wertz Meaning & Origin

About Wertz
The surname Wertz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "werc," meaning "work" or "labor." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was hardworking or industrious. Over time, the name Wertz became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wertz: 8,198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4331
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARTS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0632
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 T S
🌐 IPA
/wərts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARTS', 'FRTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wertz in Braille

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

The name Wertz in braille

How to sign the name Wertz using Sign Language

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

The name Wertz in sign language

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