About Handschke
The surname Handschke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hantsche," meaning "glove." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold gloves. The suffix "-sche" is a diminutive form, indicating a small or young version of the word. Therefore, Handschke can be interpreted as "little glove" or "glove maker."
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The surname Handschke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Handschke 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 Handschke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Handschke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.