About Katzman
The surname Katzman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Katz," meaning "priest" or "kohen." In Jewish tradition, the kohanim are descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and hold a special religious status. The addition of the suffix "-man" indicates "son of," making Katzman mean "son of a priest." This surname was likely given to individuals whose ancestors were kohanim or who were associated with the priestly class in some way.
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The surname Katzman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Katzman 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 Katzman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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