About Rauterkus
The surname Rauterkus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ruter" meaning "knight" or "horseman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a knight or had a connection to horses. The suffix "-kus" is a diminutive form, indicating a small or affectionate version of the original word. Therefore, Rauterkus can be interpreted as "little knight" or "little horseman."
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The surname Rauterkus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Rauterkus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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