Zilch

Zilch Meaning & Origin

About Zilch
The surname Zilch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zilch" or "zilchel," meaning "nothing" or "zero." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered insignificant or had little importance. The name may have been given to individuals who had a small stature or lacked wealth or social status. Over time, the surname Zilch has become a relatively rare and unique name.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zilch: 401
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,830
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
SLX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
ZSA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
Z0420
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 L CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/zษชlสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('SLX', 'SLK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zilch in Braille

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

The name Zilch in braille

How to sign the name Zilch using Sign Language

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

The name Zilch in sign language

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