About Kanitz
The surname Kanitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kanne," meaning "jug" or "pitcher." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold jugs or pitchers. Over time, the surname Kanitz has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Kanitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kanitz 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 Kanitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kanitz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.