About Bilke
The surname Bilke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bilke," meaning "beam" or "plank." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a builder. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a beam or plank, or who had a physical characteristic resembling a beam. Overall, the surname Bilke is associated with the woodworking trade and is likely to have been adopted by individuals involved in this profession or living in close proximity to wooden structures.
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The surname Bilke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bilke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bilke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bilke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bilke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.