How common is the Gratz surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Gratz in the United States.

Are there Gratz soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 59 soldiers with the Gratz surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Gratz mean?

The surname Gratz means "One from Gratz (Graz), a city in Austria, or a variant of a German surname.". It is of German, Yiddish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

One from Gratz (Graz), a city in Austria, or a variant of a German surname.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Graz, the capital of Styria in Austria, or from a German personal name with the suffix '-tz'. The surname may indicate geographic origin or patronymic descent.

About the Gratz Surname

A surname of German or Austrian origin, possibly indicating origin from the city of Graz. The name appears primarily in Central European records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in German-speaking regions and among Jewish communities in Central Europe.

Gratz Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Gratz Surname

Turney Gratz

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Quick Facts

Origin: German, Yiddish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Austria and Germany
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

59 soldiers with the Gratz surname found in Civil War records.

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