Geertzs

Geertzs is a surname of Dutch origin. It is a patronymic formation derived from the given name Geert, a Dutch form of Gerard. In Dutch onomastics, the suffix -s can indicate lineage or belonging, and Geertzs is regarded as a less common variant relative to more widespread forms such as Geerts or Geertse.

The name is most frequently found in the Netherlands and in the Flemish region of Belgium, with smaller occurrences in other parts of Europe and in North America, reflecting patterns of migration and diaspora over the centuries. Variants and related surnames in the same linguistic area include Geerts, Geertse, Geertz, and other forms that share the same root Geert.

Geertzs is relatively rare, and there are no widely documented individuals with this exact spelling who have major biographical entries in standard reference works. As with many patronymic Dutch surnames, bearers may appear in civil and parish records dating from the early modern period onward, often alongside or merged with related surnames such as Geerts. The name today is typically encountered in genealogical research or regional histories rather than in general encyclopedic coverage.

See also: Geerts, Geertse, Geertz, Geertz (surname). Further information about spelling variants and regional distribution can be explored through genealogical and onomastic resources focusing on Dutch and Flemish naming conventions.