About Kritzman
The surname Kritzman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "kritz," meaning "scratch" or "itch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a tendency to scratch or itch frequently. The suffix "-man" is a common Jewish surname ending, indicating a person's occupation or status. Therefore, Kritzman likely referred to someone who was known for scratching or itching, possibly due to a skin condition, and was used as a descriptive or occupational surname.
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The surname Kritzman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kritzman 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 Kritzman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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