Zatz

Zatz Meaning & Origin

About Zatz
The surname Zatz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zats," meaning "joke" or "jest." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a humorous or playful nature. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their wit or for telling jokes, and it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zatz: 197
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STS
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 T S
🌐 IPA
/zatz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zatz in Braille

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

The name Zatz in braille

How to sign the name Zatz using Sign Language

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

The name Zatz in sign language

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