About Sturz
The surname Sturz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sturz," meaning "fall" or "tumble." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was prone to falling or stumbling, or possibly as an occupational name for a person involved in activities that required agility or balance. The surname Sturz may also have been given to someone who lived near a place with a steep or treacherous terrain.
The surname Sturz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sturz 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 Sturz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sturz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sturz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.