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August Kautz

Photograph of August Kautz Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
August
Surname
Kautz
Occupation
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The Name August

Origin
Latin
Meaning
Venerable, majestic, or worthy of respect.
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The Kautz Surname

Origin
German
Meaning
Possibly derived from a nickname or shortened form of names beginning with 'Kau-', or related to the word 'Kauz' meaning owl.
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