William Kurz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Kurz — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Kurz is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066. 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–. William is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 3.7 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name William reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: William

Meaning: strong protector

Germanic

From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.

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 William is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name William has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Will
  • Bill
  • Willy
  • Billy
  • Guillaume
  • Wilhelm
  • Guillermo

Notable People Named William 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 William Kurz:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 William?
The first name William originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
When was William most popular?
The name William 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 William Kurz?
The name William Kurz combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Kurz originates from English.
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