About Reckner
The surname Reckner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "recken," meaning "to stretch" or "to straighten." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tailor or a cloth stretcher. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for their upright or honest character. Overall, the surname Reckner signifies someone associated with the act of stretching or straightening, either in a literal or metaphorical sense.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reckner 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 Reckner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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