90
/ 100
True
New York
Before World War II, about 22 men with the surname 'Hitler' were listed in the New York telephone directory, but by the end of the war, none remained.
Infact verdict: True (90/100).
The claims regarding the surname 'Hitler' in New York before and after World War II are supported by historical evidence. Before the war, around 22 individuals with the surname 'Hitler' were listed in the New York telephone directory. This is corroborated by reliable sources such as The Guardian. By the end of World War II, it is reported that no individuals with the surname 'Hitler' remained in the directory, likely due to the negative association with Adolf Hitler and subsequent name changes. This is supported by multiple sources, including The Guardian and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. The evidence is consistent and comes from reputable sources, leading to a high confidence in the factual accuracy of these claims.
July 18, 2026
Language: en
2 claims analyzed
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The claim is supported by evidence from The Guardian, which states that around 22 people with the surname 'Hitler' were listed in the New York telephone directory before World War II. This source is considered reliable, and the information is consistent with historical records.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
1 web source (The Guardian) corroborates the claim.
The claim is supported by evidence from The Guardian and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, which report that by the end of World War II, no individuals with the surname 'Hitler' remained in the New York telephone directory. This is attributed to the negative association with Adolf Hitler and subsequent name changes.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
2 web sources (The Guardian, JTA) corroborate the claim.
