Kurtz

Kurtz Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kurtz: 24,216
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,476
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.21

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0632
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 T S
🌐 IPA
/kərts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kurtz in Braille

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

The name Kurtz in braille

How to sign the name Kurtz using Sign Language

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.

The name Kurtz in sign language

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