Orth

Topographic

Meaning

Derived from the German word 'ort' meaning 'place' or 'location,' indicating a topographic origin.

Etymology

The surname derives from the Middle High German 'ort,' meaning place or location, likely indicating someone who lived in a particular place or was known by a location. This is a common German topographic surname element.

About the Orth Surname

A German topographic surname derived from the word for 'place' or 'location,' indicating a geographic origin. The surname reflects the German tradition of naming based on settlement locations.

Distribution

Found primarily in Germany and among German-speaking communities in Europe and North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited widely documented notable bearers

People with the Orth Surname

Godlove Stein Orth

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