About Eckinger
The surname Eckinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ecke," meaning "corner" or "edge," and the suffix "-inger," denoting a person from a particular place. Therefore, the surname Eckinger likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a corner or edge of a geographical feature or settlement. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a corner maker or carpenter.
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The surname Eckinger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eckinger 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 Eckinger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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