About Kreitz
The surname Kreitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kriec," meaning "crab" or "cancer." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with crab-like or cancerous characteristics, such as a person with a crab-like gait or someone born under the astrological sign of Cancer. Over time, the surname Kreitz became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
The surname Kreitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kreitz 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 Kreitz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kreitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kreitz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.