About Rathke
The surname Rathke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rat," meaning "counsel" or "advice," and "ke," a diminutive suffix. It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who provided counsel or advice, possibly a counselor or advisor to a noble or a judge. Over time, the surname Rathke has evolved and is now found in various spellings and forms across different regions.
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The surname Rathke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rathke 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 Rathke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rathke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.