Pedro Kurz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Pedro Kurz — Germanic
155K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Pedro Kurz is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Pedro is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for Peter. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" (compared with the English surname Peterson) is Pérez in Spanish, Peres in Galician and Portuguese, Pires also in Portuguese, and Peiris in coastal area of Sri Lanka (where it originated from the Portuguese version), with all ultimately meaning "son of Pero". The surname Kurz: Heinz D. Kurz (born 1946), Austrian economist Hermann Kurz (1813–1873), German poet and novelist Isolde Kurz (1853–1944), German poet and short story writer, daughter of Hermann Marco Kurz (born 1969), German footballer and manager Rob Kurz (born 1985), American basketball player Robert Kurz (philosopher) (1943–2012), German philosopher and publicist Sebastian Kurz (born 1986), Austrian politician, chancellor of Austria Selma Kurz (1874–1933), Austrian operatic soprano Siegfried Kurz (1930–2023), German composer, conductor and teacher Toni Kurz (1913–1936), German mountaineer Vilém Kurz (1872–. Pedro is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 155K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Pedro reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Pedro

Germanic

Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for Peter. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" (compared with the English surname Peterson) is Pérez in Spanish, Peres in Galician and Portuguese, Pires also in Portuguese, and Peiris in coastal area of Sri Lanka (where it originated from the Portuguese version), with all ultimately meaning "son of Pero".

Surname: Kurz

English

Heinz D. Kurz (born 1946), Austrian economist Hermann Kurz (1813–1873), German poet and novelist Isolde Kurz (1853–1944), German poet and short story writer, daughter of Hermann Marco Kurz (born 1969), German footballer and manager Rob Kurz (born 1985), American basketball player Robert Kurz (philosopher) (1943–2012), German philosopher and publicist Sebastian Kurz (born 1986), Austrian politician, chancellor of Austria Selma Kurz (1874–1933), Austrian operatic soprano Siegfried Kurz (1930–2023), German composer, conductor and teacher Toni Kurz (1913–1936), German mountaineer Vilém Kurz (1872–.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Pedro is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Pedro by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Pedro Kurz

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Pedro Kurz:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Pedro?
The first name Pedro originates from Germanic. Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for Peter. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" (compared with the English surname Peterson) is Pérez in Spanish, Peres in Galician and Portuguese, Pires also in Portuguese, and Peiris in coastal area of Sri Lanka (where it originated from the Portuguese version), with all ultimately meaning "son of Pero".
When was Pedro most popular?
The name Pedro reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kurz?
The surname Kurz originates from English. Heinz D. Kurz (born 1946), Austrian economist Hermann Kurz (1813–1873), German poet and novelist Isolde Kurz (1853–1944), German poet and short story writer, daughter of Hermann Marco Kurz (born 1969), German footballer and manager Rob Kurz (born 1985), American basketball player Robert Kurz (philosopher) (1943–2012), German philosopher and publicist Sebastian Kurz (born 1986), Austrian politician, chancellor of Austria Selma Kurz (1874–1933), Austrian operatic soprano Siegfried Kurz (1930–2023), German composer, conductor and teacher Toni Kurz (1913–1936), German mountaineer Vilém Kurz (1872–.
What are the origins of the name Pedro Kurz?
The name Pedro Kurz combines two different traditions: the first name Pedro has Germanic roots, while the surname Kurz originates from English.
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