About Peritz
The surname Peritz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name Peretz, meaning "breach" or "breakthrough." It is a biblical name that refers to the story of the twins Perez and Zerah, who were born to Tamar after she disguised herself as a prostitute to conceive with her father-in-law, Judah. The name Peretz symbolizes strength, resilience, and the ability to overcome obstacles, and it is often associated with individuals who possess these qualities.
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The surname Peritz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peritz 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 Peritz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Peritz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.