About Kelchen
The surname Kelchen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kelch," meaning "chalice" or "cup." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used chalices or cups, possibly referring to a person involved in the production or trade of such items. The surname Kelchen may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a physical resemblance to a chalice or had a connection to the church.
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The surname Kelchen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kelchen 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 Kelchen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kelchen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.