About Maltz
The surname Maltz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "maltz," meaning "mallet" or "hammer." It is believed to have been an occupational name for a carpenter or a blacksmith who used a mallet or hammer in their trade. The name Maltz is relatively common among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.
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The surname Maltz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maltz 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 Maltz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maltz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maltz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.