About Oehlke
The surname Oehlke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "öle," meaning "oil." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone involved in the production or trade of oil. The suffix "-ke" is a diminutive form, indicating a small or young version of something. Therefore, Oehlke can be interpreted as "little oil" or "son of the oil trader."
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The surname Oehlke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oehlke 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 Oehlke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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