About Katz
The surname Katz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "kohen," meaning "priest." It is a common surname among Jewish people of Eastern European descent, particularly those with a lineage of religious leaders or priests. The name Katz often signifies a family's connection to the priestly class within Judaism.
The surname Katz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Katz 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 Katz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Katz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Katz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.