About Geffken
The surname Geffken is of German origin and is derived from the given name Geffke, which is a diminutive form of the name Geff, itself a short form of the name Gottfried. The name Gottfried is composed of the elements "gott," meaning "God," and "fried," meaning "peace." Therefore, the surname Geffken can be interpreted to mean "son of Geffke" or "descendant of Geffke," with Geffke being a name associated with peace and God.
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The surname Geffken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geffken 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 Geffken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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