Kuritz

Kuritz Meaning & Origin

About Kuritz
The surname Kuritz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kurz," meaning "short." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for a person of short stature or someone with a short temper. The name may have also been given to distinguish between individuals with similar names. Over time, the surname Kuritz has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kuritz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kuritz: 258
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,826
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kuritz 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 Kuritz is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K Y UH1 R IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/kuritz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuritz in Braille

Here's how to represent Kuritz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kuritz in braille

How to sign the name Kuritz using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kuritz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kuritz in sign language

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