Gurwitz

Gurwitz Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gurwitz: 203
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 W IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/gurwitz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTS', 'KRFX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gurwitz in Braille

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

The name Gurwitz in braille

How to sign the name Gurwitz using Sign Language

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.

The name Gurwitz in sign language

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