About Dahnke
The surname Dahnke is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Daniel, which means "God is my judge" in Hebrew. The suffix "-ke" is a diminutive form in German, indicating a small or affectionate version of the name. Therefore, Dahnke can be interpreted as a diminutive form of Daniel, meaning "little Daniel" or "beloved Daniel." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants or relatives of someone named Daniel.
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