About Schurz
The surname Schurz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schurz," meaning "apron" or "short coat." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold aprons or short coats. Over time, the surname Schurz has become a relatively rare surname, with notable bearers including Carl Schurz, a German-American statesman and reformer.
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The surname Schurz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schurz 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 Schurz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schurz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schurz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.