Lurz

Lurz Meaning & Origin

About Lurz
The surname Lurz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lurz," meaning "short" or "stumpy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was short in stature or had a stocky build. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Lurz can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lurz: 596
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,391
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lurz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L ER1 Z
🌐 IPA
/lərz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lurz in Braille

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

The name Lurz in braille

How to sign the name Lurz using Sign Language

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

The name Lurz in sign language

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