Zelch

Zelch Meaning & Origin

About Zelch
The surname Zelch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zelch," meaning "threshing floor." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked in or lived near a threshing floor, which was an area where grain was separated from the chaff. Over time, the surname Zelch became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zelch: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLX
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 L CH
🌐 IPA
/zelch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLX', 'SLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zelch in Braille

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

The name Zelch in braille

How to sign the name Zelch using Sign Language

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

The name Zelch in sign language

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