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Metz (1)

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage German

Meaning & History

Occupational name for maker of knives, from Middle High German metze "knife".

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VariantsMesser(German) Messerli(German (Swiss))
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occupations, weapons
Entry updated June 13, 2019 ·
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