KUTZ

Descriptive

Meaning

Short or small in stature, or a shortened form of a longer name.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'kurz' (short) or Yiddish 'kutz', describing a person of short stature. The name may also be a diminutive or shortened form of longer Germanic names.

About the KUTZ Surname

A descriptive surname referring to a person of short stature in German and Yiddish-speaking communities. The name reflects physical characteristics used for identification.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,500 bearers in the United States #2,086 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in Germany, Austria, and Jewish communities across Central Europe and America.

KUTZ Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the KUTZ Surname