Wetz

Wetz Meaning & Origin

About Wetz
The surname Wetz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wetzen," meaning "to sharpen" or "to whet." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a sharpener or grinder of tools or blades. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the trade or had a particular association with sharpening tools. Over time, the surname Wetz became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wetz: 581
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 T S
🌐 IPA
/wɛts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATS', 'FTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wetz in Braille

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

The name Wetz in braille

How to sign the name Wetz using Sign Language

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

The name Wetz in sign language

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