About Handke
The surname Handke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hant," meaning "hand." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a skilled or notable hand, such as a craftsman or an artist. The suffix "-ke" is a diminutive form, indicating a small or affectionate version of the original word. Therefore, the surname Handke can be interpreted as "little hand" or "skilled hand."
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The surname Handke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Handke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Handke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Handke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Handke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.