Zeltmann

Zeltmann Meaning & Origin

About Zeltmann
The surname Zeltmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zeltman," meaning "tent man" or "tent maker." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was involved in the making or selling of tents. The name may have been initially given to individuals who were skilled in constructing or repairing tents, or it could have been used to identify those who owned or managed businesses related to tents. Over time, the surname Zeltmann has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zeltmann: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zeltmann 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
SLTMN
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANA
🔊 Soundex
Z043505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 L T M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/zeltmann*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeltmann in Braille

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

The name Zeltmann in braille

How to sign the name Zeltmann using Sign Language

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

The name Zeltmann in sign language

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