About Smolowitz
The surname Smolowitz is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "smol," meaning "left." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was left-handed or had a left-leaning personality. The suffix "-owitz" is a common Jewish patronymic ending, indicating "son of." Therefore, Smolowitz can be interpreted as "son of the left-handed one" or "son of the person with a left-leaning personality."
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The surname Smolowitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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