Hertz (name)

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Hertz is an Anglicized name of German origin, with 'herz' literally meaning 'heart' in English. This alternate spelling of 'Herz' with an additional 't' primarily arose during the 19th and 20th centuries as German-speaking immigrants travelled to English-dominant regions like North America. 'Hertz' was easier to pronounce in English, and approximated the proper German pronunciation of the word. It is primarily a surname but it has also been used as a given name. Notable people with the name include:

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