About Kurtz
The surname Kurtz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kurz," meaning "short." It was originally used as a nickname for a person of short stature or someone with a short temper. Over time, the surname Kurtz became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is now found in various countries around the world.
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The surname Kurtz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kurtz 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 Kurtz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kurtz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kurtz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.