Katz Katz Name Origin
/kats/-
American (Jewish) 40%
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French (Jewish) 30%
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German (Jewish) 30%
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Name Details
- First Name: Katz
- Last Name: Katz
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The surname 'Katz' is of Jewish origin, derived from the Hebrew acronym 'Kohen Tzedek' meaning 'priest of justice'. It is common among Ashkenazi Jews and has been adopted as a surname in various countries with Jewish communities, especially in the United States, France, and Germany.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Katz each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).