About Altena
The surname Altena is of Dutch origin and is derived from the place name Altena, which refers to various locations in the Netherlands and Germany. The name is composed of the elements "alt," meaning "old" or "ancient," and "ena," indicating a settlement or dwelling. Therefore, the surname Altena can be interpreted to mean "from the old settlement" or "from the ancient dwelling."
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The surname Altena is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Altena based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Altena in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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