About Gurwitz
The surname Gurwitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gur" meaning "giant" or "great" and the German word "witz" meaning "joke" or "wit." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their great sense of humor or wit. The name may also have been given to someone who was physically large or imposing.
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The surname Gurwitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gurwitz 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 Gurwitz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gurwitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gurwitz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.