Zier

Zier Meaning & Origin

About Zier
The surname Zier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zier," meaning "ornament" or "decoration." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in decorative arts or worked as an ornament maker. The name may have also been given to individuals who had a penchant for adorning themselves or their surroundings. Over time, the surname Zier has evolved and been passed down through generations, retaining its association with beauty and embellishment.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zier: 821
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28940
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/zÉŞr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', 'SR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zier in Braille

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

The name Zier in braille

How to sign the name Zier using Sign Language

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

The name Zier in sign language

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