Zeltzer

Zeltzer Meaning & Origin

About Zeltzer
The surname Zeltzer is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zeltser," meaning "seltzer" or "carbonated water." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or distribution of seltzer water, a popular beverage in Eastern Europe. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as seltzer manufacturers, bottlers, or sellers. Over time, the surname Zeltzer has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zeltzer: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zeltzer 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
SLTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSASA
🔊 Soundex
Z043206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 L T S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɛltsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeltzer in Braille

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

The name Zeltzer in braille

How to sign the name Zeltzer using Sign Language

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

The name Zeltzer in sign language

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