About Bretschneider
The surname Bretschneider is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Bretsch" and "Schneider." "Bretsch" is a variant of the German word "Breit," meaning "broad" or "wide," while "Schneider" means "tailor" in German. Therefore, the surname Bretschneider can be interpreted as "broad tailor" or "wide cutter." It likely originated as an occupational name for someone who was a tailor or involved in the textile industry.
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The surname Bretschneider is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bretschneider 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 Bretschneider in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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