Where Does the Kurtz Surname Come From?

Many Kurtz families will find their roots under Kurz, the form most records use. Before spelling was fixed, Kurz was also written Kurtz. Its meaning, shared with Kurz, is “Short”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Other spellings include Curtz and Kürzel.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Kurz surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Kurtz surname pack.