About Hershkowitz
The surname Hershkowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name Hersh, meaning "deer" or "stag," and the suffix -owitz, indicating "son of." Therefore, Hershkowitz can be interpreted as "son of Hersh" or "descendant of Hersh." It is a patronymic surname commonly found among Jewish families.
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The surname Hershkowitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hershkowitz 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 Hershkowitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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