Lutz Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Lutz last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Lutz last name
Meaning of the Lutz last name: from Ludwig (Louis). Lutz comes from Ludwig, the German form of Louis. It is common in southern Germany. A curious detail: a jump in figure skating is named after a skater called Lutz. Short forms of popular names were often used in villages, and many of them became surnames passed down through families.
Arms associated with the Lutz name
In German heraldry the eagle was a favourite figure, a sign of strength and loyalty to the empire, part of the tradition the Lutz name belongs to.
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Lutz name FAQ
What does the Lutz name mean?
From Ludwig (Louis). Common variants include Lutze, Lütz, Luz.
Where does the Lutz surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Switzerland and Austria.
Is there a Lutz coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Lutz coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).