About Covitz
The surname Covitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kovets," meaning "collector" or "gatherer." It is a metonymic occupational name given to someone who worked as a tax collector or a gatherer of goods or money. The name may also have been given to someone who collected or gathered people for a specific purpose, such as a recruiter or organizer.
The surname Covitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Covitz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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