Zett

Zett Meaning & Origin

About Zett
The surname Zett is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zet," meaning "to set" or "to place." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a setter or a person who set or placed objects, such as stones or tiles. The surname Zett may also have been a nickname for someone who was known for being steadfast or determined in their actions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zett: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ST
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/zett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zett in Braille

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

The name Zett in braille

How to sign the name Zett using Sign Language

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

The name Zett in sign language

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