Hirsz

Hirsz is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is a variant spelling of Hirsch, deriving from the German personal name and surname meaning "deer." The form Hirsz reflects Polish and other Central and Eastern European orthographies in which the digraph sz represents the "sh" sound.

Historically, the surname appeared among Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe, notably in areas that are now Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, and surrounding regions. With migration, bearers of the name are now found in Israel, the United States, and other countries.

In onomastic studies, Hirsz is treated as a spelling variant of Hirsch; genealogical records may list the name alongside related forms such as Hirsch, Hirsh, Hirs, and Hirschman. The surname is typically transmitted patrilineally and may be associated with family histories that include occupations or geographic origins.

See also Hirsch (surname), Hirsh, Hirs.