About Pelz
The surname Pelz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pelz," meaning fur. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or traded in furs. The name may have originally been used to describe a furrier, a fur trader, or someone who wore or sold fur garments. Over time, the surname Pelz has spread to various countries and can be found among individuals of German, Jewish, and Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
The surname Pelz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelz 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 Pelz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.