About Eckerd
The surname Eckerd is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Eckhard, which means "strong edge" or "brave and hardy." It is a compound of the elements "ecka," meaning "edge" or "sword," and "hard," meaning "brave" or "hardy." The surname Eckerd likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Eckhard.
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The surname Eckerd is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eckerd 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 Eckerd in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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