About Steltz
The surname Steltz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stelze," meaning "stilt." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used stilts. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for a tall or lanky person, as stilts are associated with height. The surname Steltz thus signifies a connection to the occupation or physical characteristic of using or resembling stilts.
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Here's how to represent Steltz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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