About Kurzweil
The surname Kurzweil is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kurzweil," meaning "merriment" or "amusement." It is a topographic name given to someone who lived near a place of entertainment or festivities, or it could have been an occupational name for a musician or entertainer. The name Kurzweil signifies a person associated with joyous occasions or someone involved in providing entertainment.
The surname Kurzweil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kurzweil 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 Kurzweil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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