Wortz

Wortz Meaning & Origin

About Wortz
The surname Wortz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wurz," meaning "root" or "herb." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with roots or herbs, such as a herbalist or a gardener. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near an area with abundant roots or herbs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wortz: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wortz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wortz in Braille

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

The name Wortz in braille

How to sign the name Wortz using Sign Language

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

The name Wortz in sign language

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