Gewirtz

Gewirtz Meaning & Origin

About Gewirtz
The surname Gewirtz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gewirtz," meaning "spice merchant" or "spice trader." It is a occupational surname that was often given to individuals who were involved in the trade of spices, herbs, or other aromatic substances. The Gewirtz surname is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gewirtz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gewirtz: 570
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gewirtz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0632
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UW1 ER0 T S
🌐 IPA
/guərts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRTS', 'KRTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gewirtz in Braille

Here's how to represent Gewirtz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gewirtz in braille

How to sign the name Gewirtz using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gewirtz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gewirtz in sign language

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