About Belz
The surname Belz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "belze," meaning "belt" or "girdle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold belts. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who habitually wore a belt or had a distinctive belt. The surname Belz is relatively rare and is found mainly in Germany and the surrounding regions.
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The surname Belz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Belz 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 Belz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Belz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Belz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.