Zanzig

Zanzig Meaning & Origin

About Zanzig
The surname Zanzig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zanzec," meaning "tongs" or "pincers." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, specifically one who used tongs or pincers in their trade. Over time, the surname Zanzig has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zanzig: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zanzig 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
SNSK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSASA
🔊 Soundex
Z05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 N Z IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/zanzig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zanzig in Braille

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

The name Zanzig in braille

How to sign the name Zanzig using Sign Language

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

The name Zanzig in sign language

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