About Bethke
The surname Bethke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "betke," meaning "little prayer" or "little blessing." It is a diminutive form of the word "bet," which means "prayer" or "blessing." The surname Bethke likely originated as a nickname for someone who was pious or known for their prayers.
The surname Bethke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Bethke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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