Baltz

Meaning

A diminutive or variant form of Baltazar or a Germanic personal name.

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic name Baltazar or a shortened form of similar names, with the Germanic suffix '-z' or '-tz'. The name may also have Yiddish origins in Jewish communities.

About the Baltz Surname

A Germanic or Yiddish surname derived from the name Baltazar, common in Central European Jewish and German communities. The name reflects naming traditions in these regions.

Distribution

Found in Germany, Austria, and Jewish diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Uncertain; primarily a regional surname

People with the Baltz Surname