About Gertz
The surname Gertz is of German origin and is derived from the given name Gerhard, which means "brave spear" or "strong spear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Gerhard. Over time, the surname Gertz has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.
The surname Gertz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gertz 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 Gertz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gertz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gertz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.