Görlitzer

Görlitzer refers to a person from Görlitz, a city in the German state of Saxony, and to a German surname derived from that place. In German, the demonym for a male resident is Görlitzer, for a female resident Görlitzerin, and the plural form is Görlitzer.

Görlitz lies on the Neisse river, across from Zgorzelec in Poland, in eastern Saxony near the border with Poland. The city is part of the historic region of Lusatia and is known for its well-preserved historic center, with architecture spanning Gothic to Baroque and early modern styles.

As a surname and toponymic designation, Görlitzer is used by people and families whose origins are traced to Görlitz. The surname occurs in German-speaking regions and among descendants of Görlitz residents. The term also functions as a geographic adjective in various contexts, indicating an association with Görlitz.