About Petker
The surname Petker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "petekere," meaning "beekeeper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as beekeepers or had some association with beekeeping. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with bees, such as being hardworking or industrious.
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The surname Petker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Petker 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 Petker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Petker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.