About Burkhalter
The surname Burkhalter is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Burk," which is a short form of the personal name Burkhard, meaning "brave" or "strong," and "halter," which means "holder" or "keeper." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Burkhalter can be interpreted as "brave keeper" or "strong protector." It is likely that this surname was originally bestowed upon individuals who held a position of responsibility or authority, emphasizing their strength and courage in their role.
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The surname Burkhalter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burkhalter 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 Burkhalter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Burkhalter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Burkhalter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.