About Ettner
The surname Ettner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "etner," meaning "one who eats." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a hearty appetite or someone who worked in the food industry, such as a cook or a tavern owner. Over time, the surname Ettner may have been adopted by various individuals and families, regardless of their actual occupation, and has since become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ettner 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 Ettner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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