About Kortz
The surname Kortz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kurtz," meaning "short." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone of short stature or someone who had a short temper or a short attention span. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived in a short or small house or had a short distance to travel. Overall, the surname Kortz signifies a characteristic related to shortness or brevity.
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The surname Kortz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kortz 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 Kortz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kortz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kortz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.