Zittlow

Zittlow Meaning & Origin

About Zittlow
The surname Zittlow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zitlau," meaning "to sit low." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was short in stature or had a tendency to sit or crouch low. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived in a low-lying area or had a dwelling situated in a low position. Over time, the surname Zittlow became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zittlow: 163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zittlow 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
STL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 T L OW0
🌐 IPA
/zittlow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STL', 'STLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zittlow in Braille

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

The name Zittlow in braille

How to sign the name Zittlow using Sign Language

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

The name Zittlow in sign language

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