About Britz
The surname Britz is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Brictius," which itself is derived from the Old High German word "beraht," meaning "bright" or "famous." As a surname, Britz likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Brictius. Over time, the surname Britz has spread beyond Germany and can be found in various countries around the world.
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The surname Britz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Britz 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 Britz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Britz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Britz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.