About Gontarz
The surname Gontarz is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "gont," which means "shingle" in Polish. It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked with or made shingles, which are thin pieces of wood used for roofing. The suffix "-arz" in the surname indicates the occupation or association with the trade. Therefore, the surname Gontarz likely refers to an ancestor who was involved in the shingle-making or roofing industry.
The surname Gontarz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gontarz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gontarz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gontarz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.