About Kalkofen
The surname Kalkofen is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two words: "kalk," meaning "lime," and "ofen," meaning "oven" or "kiln." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Kalkofen can be interpreted as "lime kiln" or "lime oven." This surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked in or owned a lime kiln, which was used to produce lime by heating limestone.
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