About Hartke
The surname Hartke 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 Hartke can be interpreted to mean "little hard one" or "little strong one." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who was perceived as tough or resilient.
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The surname Hartke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hartke 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 Hartke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hartke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.