Kurz Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Kurz name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Kurz name
Kurz is a German nickname for a short person, from Middle High German kurz, "short". Nicknames for size and build are among the oldest German surnames, and in some families the name may have been ironic, for a very tall man. Kurz is most frequent in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, and in Austria. The spellings Kurtz and Curtz are the same name.
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This overview covers the Kurz name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Austria, the United States and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Kurz name FAQ
What does the Kurz name mean?
Short. Common variants include Kurtz, Curtz, Kürzel.
Where does the Kurz surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, the United States and Switzerland.
Is there a Kurz coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Kurz crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Kurz coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).