Kurz

Kurz Meaning & Origin

About Kurz
The surname Kurz is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kurz," meaning "short" or "small." As a surname, it likely originated as a nickname for a person of short stature or someone with a short temper. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive name for someone who lived in a short or small place. The surname Kurz is relatively common in German-speaking regions and has variations in spelling across different countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kurz: 3,874
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,504
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 Z
🌐 IPA
/kərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS', 'KRTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kurz in Braille

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

The name Kurz in braille

How to sign the name Kurz using Sign Language

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

The name Kurz in sign language

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