About Groetken
The surname Groetken is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Grote," which means "great" or "tall" in German. The suffix "-ken" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "son of." Therefore, the surname Groetken can be interpreted as "son of the great" or "son of the tall." It likely originated as a patronymic surname, denoting a person's descent from an ancestor who was known for being great or tall.
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The surname Groetken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Groetken 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 Groetken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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