Zellar
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zellar
Zellar is a surname derived from the German word "Keller," meaning "cellar" or "basement," referring to someone who worked in or lived near a cellar, with the Z replacing the K in some regional variants.
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Etymology
Zellar is a surname derived from the German word "Keller," meaning "cellar" or "basement," referring to someone who worked in or lived near a cellar, with the Z replacing the K in some regional variants.
The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews who adopted or adapted German surnames during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Zellar currently ranks #5,779 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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