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Katz
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Katz (name) means a surname, common among Ashkenazi Jewish families and also found among non-Jewish Germans. Example: “The Katz family founded the deli in 1888.”
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A surname, common among Ashkenazi Jewish families and also found among non-Jewish Germans.
"The Katz family founded the deli in 1888."
How to use Katz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname with two separate possible origins: a Hebrew priestly title abbreviation, or the German word for "cat."
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Etymology
Among Jewish families, often explained as an abbreviation of the Hebrew phrase for "righteous priest" (kohén tzédeq). Among German families, it can simply come from the German word Katze, "cat," or from various German place names.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Katz” mean?
The word “Katz” means a surname, common among Ashkenazi Jewish families and also found among non-Jewish Germans. In plain terms, a surname with two separate possible origins: a Hebrew priestly title abbreviation, or the German word for "cat.".
How do you pronounce “Katz”?
“Katz” is pronounced kats (/kæts/ in IPA).
How do you use “Katz” in a sentence?
Here is “Katz” used in a sentence: “The Katz family founded the deli in 1888.”
What part of speech is “Katz”?
“Katz” is a name.
Where does the word “Katz” come from?
The word “Katz” comes from German.
Is “Katz” a common word?
“Katz” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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