About Smaltz
The surname Smaltz is of German origin and is derived from the word "schmalz," meaning "rendered fat" or "lard" in English. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or sold lard or fat. Over time, the surname Smaltz has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Schmaltz or Schmalz.
The surname Smaltz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Smaltz 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 Smaltz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Smaltz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Smaltz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.