About Speltz
The surname Speltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "spelz," meaning "husk" or "chaff." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or dealt in grain, specifically the husks or chaff that surround the grain. Over time, the surname Speltz became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
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The surname Speltz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Speltz 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 Speltz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Speltz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.