About Bechtold
The surname Bechtold is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "becht," meaning "baker," and "hold," meaning "to keep" or "to hold." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bechtold can be interpreted as "one who keeps or holds the bakery." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who owned or worked in a bakery, or it could have been a nickname for someone who had a connection to the baking profession.
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The surname Bechtold is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bechtold 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 Bechtold in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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