About Kretchmar
The surname Kretchmar is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kretsch" meaning inn or tavern, and "mar" meaning famous or renowned. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Kretchmar can be interpreted as "famous innkeeper" or "renowned tavern owner." This surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who owned or operated a well-known inn or tavern in medieval Germany.
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The surname Kretchmar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kretchmar 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 Kretchmar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kretchmar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.