Name Katzir
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Hebrew
Scripts קציר(Hebrew)
Other Forms FormsKatsir, Katziyr, Katzeer, Kattsir, Kattser, Katshir, Katsher, Kotzir, Kotser, Kotsher, Kotsyr
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Meaning & History
Occupational name derived from Hebrew קָצִיר (qatsiyr) meaning ""harvesting, reaping", ultimately from קָצַר (qatsar). A famous bearer was the Israeli president and scientist Ephraim Katzir (1916-2009), born Efraim Katchalski.