About Pelke
The surname Pelke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pelke," meaning "little fur." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or wore fur, or possibly referred to a person with a soft or furry appearance. Over time, the surname Pelke has become a relatively rare surname, primarily found in Germany and its neighboring countries.
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The surname Pelke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Pelke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pelke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.