About Maitz
The surname Maitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meiz," meaning "knife." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a cutler or a knife maker. The name Maitz may also have been given to someone who had a sharp or cutting personality. Over time, individuals with the surname Maitz may have migrated to different regions, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation.
The surname Maitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maitz 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 Maitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maitz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.