About Gretchen
The surname Gretchen is of German origin and is derived from the given name "Gretchen," which is a diminutive form of the name Margarete. The name Margarete itself comes from the Greek word "margarites," meaning "pearl." Therefore, the surname Gretchen is likely to have originally been a nickname or a patronymic surname for someone named Margarete or a similar variant.
The surname Gretchen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gretchen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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