About Spanitz
The surname Spanitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "span," meaning "chip" or "splinter." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with wood, specifically a carpenter or a woodworker. The name Spanitz signifies a person who was skilled in crafting or shaping wood, and it may have been passed down through generations as a hereditary surname.
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The surname Spanitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spanitz 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 Spanitz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Spanitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Spanitz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.