About Berkowitz
The surname Berkowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish words "ber" meaning bear and "kovitz" meaning hat. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold hats made from bear fur. The name may also have been given to someone who had a physical resemblance to a bear or possessed bear-like qualities.
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The surname Berkowitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Berkowitz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Berkowitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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