About Placke
The surname Placke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "placke," meaning "patch" or "piece." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a distinctive patch or mark on their clothing or body. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Placke can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Placke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Placke 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 Placke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Placke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Placke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.