Last Name Gerz

The origin of the last name "Gerz" is German. It is derived from the Middle High German word "garz," which means "hedgehog" or "chinchilla." The name may have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a hedgehog in some way, or possibly as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned hedgehogs. It is also possible that the name could have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a place known for having a population of hedgehogs.

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