About Hoertz
The surname Hoertz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hurz" or "hurze," meaning "short" or "small." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone of short stature or a person with a quick or hasty nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Hoertz can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Hoertz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hoertz 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 Hoertz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hoertz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.