About Rathjen
The surname Rathjen is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Ratho, which means "counsel" or "advice" in Old High German. The suffix -jen is a diminutive form, indicating "son of Ratho." Therefore, the surname Rathjen can be interpreted to mean "son of Ratho" or "descendant of the wise counselor."
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The surname Rathjen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rathjen 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 Rathjen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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