About Dershowitz
The surname Dershowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "dersh," meaning "to seek" or "to search," and the Hebrew word "owitz," meaning "son of." Therefore, the surname Dershowitz can be interpreted to mean "son of the seeker" or "son of the one who searches." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person known for their inquisitive or searching nature.
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The surname Dershowitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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