About Kertis
The surname Kertis is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "kertis," meaning "to cut" or "to chop." It is likely an occupational surname, originally given to someone who worked as a woodcutter or a lumberjack. The name Kertis may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a sharp or cutting personality.
The surname Kertis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kertis 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 Kertis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kertis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kertis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.