About Aretz
The surname Aretz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "erz," meaning "ore" or "metal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked with or traded in metals or ores. The name Aretz may have been given to individuals who were miners, blacksmiths, or involved in the metalworking industry. Over time, the surname Aretz has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.
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The surname Aretz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Aretz 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 Aretz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Aretz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Aretz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.