About Zelkowitz
The surname Zelkowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zelkowitz," meaning "little seal." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived in or near a place called Zelkowitz. The name may also have been given to someone who had a connection to seals, such as a seal hunter or someone who worked with seal products.
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The surname Zelkowitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zelkowitz 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 Zelkowitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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