Zentz

Zentz Meaning & Origin

About Zentz
The surname Zentz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zent," meaning "center" or "middle." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near the center of a village or town. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked in the central area of a settlement, such as a market or administrative center. The surname Zentz signifies a person's connection to a central location or role within a community.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zentz: 1,121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,838
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
SNTS
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
ZSA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
Z0532
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 N T S
๐ŸŒ IPA
/zษ›nts/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('SNTS', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zentz in Braille

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

The name Zentz in braille

How to sign the name Zentz using Sign Language

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

The name Zentz in sign language

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