About Hardtke
The surname Hardtke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hart," meaning "hard" or "strong," and the suffix "-ke," which is a diminutive form. Therefore, the surname Hardtke can be interpreted as a patronymic name meaning "son of the strong one" or "son of the hardy one." It likely originated as a nickname for someone who was physically or mentally strong or resilient.
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The surname Hardtke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hardtke 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 Hardtke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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