About Etz
The surname Etz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ezze" or "etze," meaning "edge" or "border." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near the edge or border of a settlement or a geographical feature such as a forest, river, or field. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was sharp or had a cutting wit.
The surname Etz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Etz 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 Etz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Etz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Etz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.