About Gerlitz
The surname Gerlitz is of German origin and is derived from the given name Gerlach, which itself comes from the Old High German elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "lach" meaning "playful" or "sportive." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Gerlitz can be interpreted as "playful spear" or "sportive warrior." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed upon someone who was known for their skill or prowess in using a spear or someone who had a playful or lively nature.
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The surname Gerlitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gerlitz 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 Gerlitz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gerlitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gerlitz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.